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SK52 HDV

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,720 mi
Last recorded123,720 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 HDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,720 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 123,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

underside corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 117,096 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check brake pipes coated with sealer

Pass 8 Jul 2014 107,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 107,534 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,763 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 97,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 86,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,106 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,092 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,656 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,930 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,860 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2005 19,191 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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SK52 HDV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK52 HDV, 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 SK52 HDV registered?

SK52 HDV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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