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KU52 UJK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,477 mi
Last recorded142,477 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 UJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 142,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 142,109 miles

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower NON-OBLIGATORY FOG LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Lower OIL COOLER PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED AT JOINTS WITH TRANSMISSION

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED/IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 142,109 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED/IN POOR CONDITION

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower NON-OBLIGATORY FOG LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Lower OIL COOLER PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED AT JOINTS WITH TRANSMISSION

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 141,711 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 141,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 140,854 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES CLOUDY - POOR BEAM IMAGES

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 140,854 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES CLOUDY - POOR BEAM IMAGES

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt GAITOR SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 138,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2017 133,759 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 129,172 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 123,998 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 119,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 113,170 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,122 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 99,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f seat belt cords slightly fraying

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,169 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT No PLATE

Pass 8 Aug 2008 70,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,827 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 UJK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK registered?

KU52 UJK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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