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FN02 WJA

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,635 mi
Last recorded153,635 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 WJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 153,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 153,635 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 149,838 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 149,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 144,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 139,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 132,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 126,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 121,213 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 116,528 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 113,690 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 110,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 107,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 103,983 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 102,185 miles

structure on inner edge on both rear tyres starting to fail

Pass 20 Mar 2006 100,539 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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FN02 WJA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FN02 WJA, 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 FN02 WJA registered?

FN02 WJA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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