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MK52 UNY

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,846 mi
Last recorded216,846 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 UNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 216,846 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 216,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 199,014 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 184,167 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 160,229 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 141,898 miles

both front tyres approaching legal limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

slight front brake judder

Pass 28 Feb 2007 124,869 miles

heavy corrosion on rear silencer

slight wear on o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2006 98,747 miles

front number plate discoloured

o/s/f seat belt frayed

rear number plate starting to discolour

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 UNY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

MK52 UNY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is MK52 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 UNY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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