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MK52 VJU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

151,041 mi
Last recorded151,041 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VJU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 151,041 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch and sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine light flashing

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

Front Sub frame corroded

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp pattern poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp pattern poor

Offside Front Strut top area corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Power steering pipe leak

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Sub frame has been wax oiled and arms

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Feb 2025 149,210 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under seal sprayed on everything underneath

Fail 24 Feb 2025 149,210 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under seal sprayed on everything underneath

Pass 10 Jan 2024 146,647 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills covered by plastic sill covers unable to full inspect

Pass 11 Jan 2023 143,410 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic sill covers preventing full inspection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 143,410 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Plastic sill covers preventing full inspection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 140,578 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings strut tops both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper shock mountings areas both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 140,577 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings strut tops both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper shock mountings areas both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 137,023 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all 4 suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 133,737 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill slight corrosion but unable to fully inspect due to plastic sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 133,737 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill slight corrosion but unable to fully inspect due to plastic sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 128,390 miles

under-body guards fitted and plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Jan 2019 128,390 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under-body guards fitted and plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,966 miles

Under-body guards fitted and plastic outer sill covers all preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 116,217 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted and under body-guards preventing full inspection.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 116,215 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 110,204 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 110,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Brake adjustment (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 104,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 104,622 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,723 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 93,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 88,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,320 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 84,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

tyres soft

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,874 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,311 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 VJU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 VJU, 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 VJU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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