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WK52 ULN

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,256 mi
Last recorded163,256 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 ULN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 163,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 152,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

o/s front sensor broken

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 152,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

o/s front sensor broken

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 141,378 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

power steering pipe slight leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 141,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

power steering pipe slight leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 131,749 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tailpipe has extention missing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 122,469 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 121,479 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 114,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 107,980 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 103,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WK52 ULN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WK52 ULN, 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 WK52 ULN registered?

WK52 ULN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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