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EX52 WOJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,799 mi
Last recorded139,799 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,799 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear oil leak

Rear smokes on idle

Pass 15 Apr 2015 133,838 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emits light blue smoke at idle

Pass 14 Apr 2014 127,835 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 127,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 121,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 116,635 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s powerwash jet brokem

Fail 16 Mar 2012 116,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system poor condition

n/s power washjet faulty

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,102 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 94,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,748 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 58,339 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 52,714 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 WOJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ registered?

EX52 WOJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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