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SK52 HGX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,642 mi
Last recorded146,642 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 HGX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 146,642 miles

repair to nearside rear lens

unable to fully inspect offside / nearside sills due to covers

Fail 22 Dec 2016 146,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

repair to nearside rear lens

unable to fully inspect offside / nearside sills due to covers

Pass 18 Nov 2015 133,910 miles

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

eng.man.light on

exhaust corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2015 133,910 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eng.man.light on

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2014 122,393 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front and n/s/r tyres running inside edge off

Pass 12 Dec 2013 116,512 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2012 112,786 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2011 105,812 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 105,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 96,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 80,641 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 80,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 57,620 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,204 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,086 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 29,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 19,984 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 HGX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

SK52 HGX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is SK52 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 HGX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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