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MF52 HMK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,045 mi
Last recorded141,045 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 HMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 141,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 133,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 126,482 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 126,482 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,778 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,740 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,151 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in offside rear lower ball joint

Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,229 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)

Offside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

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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MF52 HMK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MF52 HMK, 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 MF52 HMK registered?

MF52 HMK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is MF52 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 HMK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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