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BC02 WAE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,879 mi
Last recorded127,879 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 WAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 127,879 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 121,161 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 121,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 109,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 106,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 103,830 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 101,310 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 97,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 97,768 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,105 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,115 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,018 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,277 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,171 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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BC02 WAE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BC02 WAE, 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 BC02 WAE registered?

BC02 WAE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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