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MK52 UJV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,213 mi
Last recorded156,213 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 UJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 156,213 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 156,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated, beam patterns slightly blurred

Pass 12 Nov 2013 144,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2012 132,801 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 31 Oct 2011 117,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 105,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 91,596 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,498 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,600 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,356 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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MK52 UJV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK52 UJV, 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 MK52 UJV registered?

MK52 UJV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is MK52 UJV safe to buy?

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