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KU52 UJF

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,297 mi
Last recorded178,297 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 178,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 1 Jul 2013 178,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Jul 2012 161,364 miles

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2012 161,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Mainbeam tell tale not working on dash display

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Rear exhaust silencer box (outerskin) slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 144,636 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 144,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 129,544 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 129,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 119,263 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,044 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 97,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,209 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 UJF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU52 UJF registered?

KU52 UJF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for KU52 UJF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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