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EX52 XWU

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,356 mi
Last recorded130,356 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 XWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2020 130,356 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 129,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation in the offside front indicator lens

cut in the nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

offside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

offside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges - recommend replacement

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2019 129,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation in the offside front indicator lens

cut in the nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

offside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

offside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges - recommend replacement

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak from turbo

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Offside Front Has damage to sidewall no cords or ply exsposed

Offside Front Ture worn on edges

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

Oil leak from engine and transmision

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 119,962 miles

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated.

Gash in offside front outer side wall of tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and worn out of shape.

Slight corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipe.

Slight corrosion in rear silencer.

Slight movement in nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 119,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated.

Gash in offside front outer side wall of tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and worn out of shape.

Slight corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipe.

Slight corrosion in rear silencer.

Slight movement in nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 113,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

items removed before test

Fail 6 Oct 2015 113,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

items removed before test

Pass 10 Oct 2014 110,297 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded but no leaks of exhaust gas.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 101,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Oct 2012 101,973 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner pads wearing thin

n/s/f and o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,594 miles

1x bulb in centre stop lamp inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid between min and max

engine running rough at idle

front wiper blades split at ends

o/s/f and both rear indicators slightly discoloured

o/s/f seat belt frayed slightly

rear discs pitted and slightly scored

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight engine oil leak, level req. topping up

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,963 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 10,463 miles

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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 XWU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

EX52 XWU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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