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WJ52 NKF

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,432 mi
Last recorded74,432 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both font to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 67,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,877 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,874 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,936 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,204 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 58,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,165 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,164 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,766 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,226 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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WJ52 NKF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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