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WJ52 NKR

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,319 mi
Last recorded83,319 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 83,319 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 81,419 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 78,880 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,468 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,831 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,769 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,399 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,594 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,896 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,257 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 NKR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ52 NKR, 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 NKR registered?

WJ52 NKR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is WJ52 NKR safe to buy?

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