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WK52 UMF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,885 mi
Last recorded122,885 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UMF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 122,885 miles

n/s door mirror lose

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,273 miles

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

n/s mirror loose

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 10 Nov 2010 107,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s mirror loose

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,153 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust box

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 27 Oct 2009 99,153 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust box

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 91,847 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 84,170 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 84,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear number plate deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 67,081 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,081 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 UMF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK52 UMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK52 UMF registered?

WK52 UMF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is WK52 UMF safe to buy?

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