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SK52 HFZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,790 mi
Last recorded145,790 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 HFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 145,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,431 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 139,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 133,145 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 125,113 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 125,110 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 119,293 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 111,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 103,270 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,432 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 92,058 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,802 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 57,466 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 46,779 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 HFZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

SK52 HFZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is SK52 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 HFZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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