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SK52 HFC

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,605 mi
Last recorded60,605 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 HFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 60,605 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Dec 2013 60,605 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,909 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2012 56,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,422 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,561 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside handbrake return springs insecure

offside handbrake return spring missing

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 29 Jan 2011 50,561 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside handbrake return springs insecure

offside handbrake return spring missing

offside rear brake disc worn and pitted

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,722 miles

surface rust on both rear brake discs

Fail 1 Feb 2010 46,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center heatshield insecure

surface rust on both rear brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,351 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,503 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 30,939 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 HFC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SK52 HFC, 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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SK52 HFC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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