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KU52 JXL

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,320 mi
Last recorded166,320 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 JXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 166,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 154,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

engine management light is on

front brake pads are wearing low

headlamp lenses are cloudy. patterns are poor

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged. borderline pass

rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Oct 2014 154,793 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

engine management light is on

front brake pads are wearing low

headlamp lenses are cloudy. patterns are poor

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged. borderline pass

rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Oct 2013 143,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 133,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs are corroded

slight play in offside and nearside rear trailing arm upper and lower bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2011 123,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread worn on outside edge

offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

slight play at offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm outer joints

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Fail 18 Oct 2011 123,217 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread worn on outside edge

offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

slight play at offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm outer joints

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2010 111,426 miles

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

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

nearside rear tyre tread worn very low

offside and nearside front sub-frame rear bushes worn. Borderline pass

offside and nearside rear arm outer bushes worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

offside rear tyre tread worn low

Pass 29 Oct 2009 96,703 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

offside and nearside front subframe rear bushes are worn and noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,202 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,730 miles

cover fitted under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

front brake pad linings are getting low

offside and nearside front sub frame rear bushes are worn

offside front tyre tread is worn on the edges

rear screen wash does not work

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,123 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting the view of testable items

Pass 31 Oct 2005 55,536 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)

cover fitted under engine area restricting the view of testable items

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 JXL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KU52 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

KU52 JXL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is KU52 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 JXL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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