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MK52 UNE

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,182 mi
Last recorded182,182 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 UNE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 182,182 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 182,067 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 100,674 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 100,517 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 90,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 69,872 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 69,872 miles

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

Offside Front 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 UNE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNE, 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

How do I check the history of MK52 UNE?

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What year was MK52 UNE registered?

MK52 UNE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is MK52 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 UNE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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