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DU02 WNZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,159 mi
Last recorded118,159 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 WNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 118,159 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear body and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2026 118,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear body and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 113,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 108,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,582 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 102,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 97,276 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 97,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 95,769 miles

Nearside Rear h/brake border line pass may need adjustment

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,985 miles

Heat shield insecure over middle pipe

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box is corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,346 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 86,343 miles

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

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,438 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise engine management light on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,775 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,147 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

cuts in O/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2012 54,926 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine management light on

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

cuts in O/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,745 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,218 miles

N/s/r tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,548 miles

o/s wiper end split

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,930 miles

all tyres tread splitting

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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DU02 WNZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DU02 WNZ, 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 DU02 WNZ registered?

DU02 WNZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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