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MK52 ULY

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,837 mi
Last recorded149,837 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 ULY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 149,837 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2014 139,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 128,267 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 119,122 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 96,530 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 84,379 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,283 miles

off side front tyre has sidewall damage and cut, not exposing reinforcing

Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

off side front tyre has sidewall damage and cut, not exposing reinforcing

Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

off side rear tyre has damage and cut to sidewall, not exposing reinforcing

Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,460 miles

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

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 ULY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULY, 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 ULY registered?

MK52 ULY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is MK52 ULY safe to buy?

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