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KU52 HWA

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,176 mi
Last recorded73,176 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 HWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,176 miles

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

engine manegment light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,607 miles

both front tyre worn outer edge near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 69,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyre worn outer edge near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,862 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 65,862 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 63,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,579 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,394 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 45,009 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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KU52 HWA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU52 HWA, 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 KU52 HWA registered?

KU52 HWA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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