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FA52 WLB

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,772 mi
Last recorded161,772 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WLB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 161,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 161,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 147,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 147,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 133,123 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 118,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,513 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 94,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 84,862 miles

body damage

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2020 84,862 miles

body damage

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,623 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,532 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,798 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,798 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,681 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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FA52 WLB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FA52 WLB, 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 FA52 WLB registered?

FA52 WLB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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