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WK52 ULT

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,618 mi
Last recorded148,618 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 ULT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 148,618 miles

advise rear inner brake hosses rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2025 148,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise rear inner brake hosses rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2024 142,241 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 135,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer exhaust box casing starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 135,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer exhaust box casing starting to corrode

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 127,954 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2021 117,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 111,016 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT (0.1 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S/R INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F INNER TEARING/BALD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISD

Headlamp aim too low BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))

N/S PARKING BRAKE CABLE GRABS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear pads look to be getting low

front under tray fitted

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 15 Mar 2019 103,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front and rear pads look to be getting low

front under tray fitted

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,174 miles

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

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

rear hub o/s and n/s upper bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,550 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,847 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)

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,755 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small split in front wiper blades

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,023 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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WK52 ULT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

WK52 ULT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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