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KU52 YFE

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,686 mi
Last recorded171,686 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 YFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 171,686 miles

deep cut in offside rear tyre tread and is getting low in tread

engine oil leak

headlight lenses deteriorated

offside indicator side repeater faded in colour

pin hole in offside front drive shaft inner c/v gaiter

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2015 163,566 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

headlights lenses dull

rear exhaust silencer cladding peeling off

Pass 17 Dec 2013 155,574 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer cladding peeling off

Pass 21 Dec 2012 150,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 150,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 139,467 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt slow to retract rear silencer casung corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 126,095 miles

Centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 113,009 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 98,660 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside headlamp bracket broken resulting in slight movement-but does not affect light aim.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,578 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 81,099 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 YFE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YFE, 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 YFE registered?

KU52 YFE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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