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WJ52 NKC

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,274 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 93,527 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,251 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 78,917 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,333 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 73,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,718 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 69,718 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,473 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 66,473 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 62,214 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 62,214 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,604 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2016 60,604 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 58,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,835 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 55,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,526 miles

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

rear exhausr box in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2013 52,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhausr box in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,082 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 42,472 miles

Near-side front tyre worn close to legal limit

Off-side front tyre slightly worn on outer tread

Off-side rear seat - backrest slightly insecure

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

Park brake travel

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,472 miles

Near-side front tyre worn close to legal limit

Off-side front tyre slightly worn on outer tread

Off-side rear seat - backrest slightly insecure

Park brake travel

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,079 miles

Both Rear Brake Flexie Pipes Showing Crack and Unions Have Surface Corrosion

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 39,079 miles

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

Both Rear Brake Flexie Pipes Showing Crack and Unions Have Surface Corrosion

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,798 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WJ52 NKC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WJ52 NKC, 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 WJ52 NKC registered?

WJ52 NKC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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