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EX52 WMW

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,707 mi
Last recorded122,707 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 122,707 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 122,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 116,422 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 116,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 101,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,391 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 91,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,584 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 84,583 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,840 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 76,839 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,568 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,678 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

cuts in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

long travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Nov 2008 61,678 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

cuts in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

long travel on handbrake

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2007 53,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn close to tread wear indicator and scrubbed on outer edge

handbrake long travel (reserve available)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,846 miles

front tyres worn close to tread wear indicator and scrubbed on outer edge

handbrake long travel (reserve available)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 34,816 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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EX52 WMW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX52 WMW, 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 EX52 WMW registered?

EX52 WMW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is EX52 WMW safe to buy?

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