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KN52 NOU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,139 mi
Last recorded140,139 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 NOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 140,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box delaminating

headlamp washers inop

Pass 12 Jul 2019 132,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear lower arm outer bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 20 Jul 2018 127,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear lower arm outer bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box delamianating

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 21 May 2015 111,378 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,910 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 13 Jun 2014 104,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 12 Jun 2013 99,142 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,340 miles

Exhaust box delaminating

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,581 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,799 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 37,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,095 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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KN52 NOU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN52 NOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN52 NOU registered?

KN52 NOU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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The MOT history for KN52 NOU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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