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EX52 WNU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,431 mi
Last recorded150,431 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 150,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 140,860 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 135,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust back box outter skin corroded

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

Front brake discs lightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 132,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes corroded in places

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perrished on tread

o/s handbrake effort slight low

Fail 5 Oct 2011 132,761 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes corroded in places

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perrished on tread

o/s handbrake effort slight low

Fail 6 Oct 2010 126,491 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air freshner on int. mirror

both front wiper blades wearing

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear on all discs

no n/s/r fog light working

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

plastic covers fitted over slis

slight damage to crossmember (rear of engine)

slight movement in o/s/r susp.

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 126,491 miles

plastic covers fitted over slis

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air freshner on int. mirror

both front wiper blades wearing

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear on all discs

no n/s/r fog light working

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

slight damage to crossmember (rear of engine)

slight movement in o/s/r susp.

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 119,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 100,937 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,887 miles

1) Front inner brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 70,418 miles

†Offside front tyre worn to limits!! †Nearside front tyre worn close to †limits. †Large screw in Nearside rear tyre †tread.

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 WNU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WNU, 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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EX52 WNU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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