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MK52 ULN

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,223 mi
Last recorded89,223 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 89,223 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

engine mounting are wearing

some free travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes. are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 29 Apr 2025 87,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some travel in hand brake lever

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Fail 29 Apr 2025 87,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some travel in hand brake lever

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 16 Apr 2024 86,498 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner and outer sills

Fail 16 Apr 2024 86,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,551 miles

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

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust floor panels front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,990 miles

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

both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,693 miles

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

both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

both rear tyres are starting to wear

front n/s tyre is wearing on inner edge

some surface rust on exhaust system, floor panels, steering , and suspension, components.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 82,313 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear on inner edge

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Dec 2018 78,068 miles

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode surface rust

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes,lower control arms steering and suspension components starting to corrode surface rust

front o/s seat belt starting to fray

head light lens starting to deteriorate mist up

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes,front lower control arms,some steering and suspension components starting to corrode

front o/s seat belt starting to fray

o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded surface rust

o/sn/s front head light lens starting to deteriorate/mist up

reverse lights innop

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Nov 2017 75,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes,front lower control arms,some steering and suspension components starting to corrode

front o/s seat belt starting to fray

o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded surface rust

o/sn/s front head light lens starting to deteriorate/mist up

reverse lights innop

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 73,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,281 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,205 miles

Backbox corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,205 miles

Backbox corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 65,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,331 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,078 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front n/s tyre starting to wear

front o/s tyre side wall slightly damaged

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

small crack in front number plate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,286 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise o/s and n/s wiperblades slighty split

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,943 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,060 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 ULN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ULN, 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 ULN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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