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MK52 UKG

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,879 mi
Last recorded123,879 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 UKG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 123,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215055/16 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,162 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 111,880 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,463 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 97,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,581 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,103 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 90,103 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,420 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 86,420 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 86,420 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,877 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,472 miles

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

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)

o/s handbrake return spring missing

rear screen wash not working

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,421 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,940 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,088 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 29,819 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 UKG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UKG, 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 UKG registered?

MK52 UKG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is MK52 UKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 UKG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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