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MK52 UKF

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,344 mi
Last recorded93,344 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 UKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,344 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill to wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,445 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,498 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 82,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,044 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,321 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,069 miles

headlamp adjuster warning light on

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,817 miles

Oil leak from OSF diff oil seal.

emmisions only just met BET test

larg rust lip on front discs

sussension hight sensor linkage broken offside front

Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,817 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from OSF diff oil seal.

emmisions only just met BET test

larg rust lip on front discs

sussension hight sensor linkage broken offside front

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,201 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 56,479 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,172 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,442 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,132 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 34,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UKF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKF, 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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MK52 UKF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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