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WJ52 NKM

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,268 mi
Last recorded74,268 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NKM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,268 miles

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

N/s front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,665 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 69,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,063 miles

child seat

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

obd light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,913 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 54,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,830 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing on sidewalls

Fail 13 Feb 2013 52,830 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing on sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,524 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,203 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 50,203 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,304 miles

rear registration plate slight seperating

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,452 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 38,747 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 38,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2006 28,965 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 NKM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ52 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

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

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