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EX52 WPA

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,138 mi
Last recorded179,138 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 179,138 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 163,228 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 143,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 125,066 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 125,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 104,462 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Fail 14 Oct 2013 104,456 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,663 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 86,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,005 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,217 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,552 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 74,846 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 74,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 70,737 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 54,637 miles

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

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

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 WPA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

EX52 WPA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is EX52 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 WPA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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