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EX52 WNP

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,233 mi
Last recorded63,233 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 63,233 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,355 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,559 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,976 miles

slight play rear suspension top mounts

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 43,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,869 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,007 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,740 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge close to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,006 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 33,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre edges close to limit

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,665 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,526 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 27,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,065 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 24,065 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air filter mountings broken

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,603 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,851 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 WNP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX52 WNP, 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 WNP registered?

EX52 WNP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is EX52 WNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 WNP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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