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MK52 UKA

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,940 mi
Last recorded136,940 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 136,940 miles

both headlight lenses starting to frost

suspect water pump leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 136,940 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both headlight lenses starting to frost

suspect water pump leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 127,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 110,540 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing inner edge, inner sidewall cracking

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 103,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 95,374 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 82,486 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 82,486 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

hand brake high

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

engine smokey

rear brake discs in very poor condition

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 UKA 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 77.8%.

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 UKA, 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 MK52 UKA registered?

MK52 UKA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is MK52 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 UKA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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