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KR52 WFG

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,642 mi
Last recorded144,642 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 WFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 144,642 miles

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust bracket broken but the exhaust system is still adequately supported

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing Mirror (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 144,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust bracket broken but the exhaust system is still adequately supported

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing Mirror (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 131,072 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2016 131,072 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door mirror damaged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 116,200 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 116,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,719 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 104,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 24 Jun 2013 96,397 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 96,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Noise from drive belt area

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,775 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,432 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,121 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,729 miles

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Fail 18 Aug 2008 56,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,493 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,582 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 35,582 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,712 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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KR52 WFG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR52 WFG, 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 KR52 WFG registered?

KR52 WFG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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