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KU52 HWB

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,864 mi
Last recorded146,864 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 HWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 146,864 miles

Offside Rear tyre split on inner wall but not to cords

Pass 26 Jan 2016 136,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 136,830 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 130,100 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2014 125,163 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 125,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,951 miles

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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

Pass 23 Feb 2012 115,096 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKINS PEELING

Pass 22 Feb 2011 109,388 miles

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

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2011 109,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 104,668 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 96,628 miles

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

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

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

o/s+n/s/r suspension slight play

o/s/r tyre mishaped

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2008 87,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 80,842 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HWB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

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

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