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FN02 WJD

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,678 mi
Last recorded208,678 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 WJD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 208,678 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti slip wearing

engine management light on

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight sidewall damage

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 19 May 2014 208,661 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti slip wearing

engine management light on

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight sidewall damage

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 30 Apr 2013 192,717 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 3 May 2012 182,132 miles

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 174,598 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 164,232 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread stepped.

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

Unable to check rear seats or seat belts as seats covered in customers belongings.

Various engine oil leaks.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 121,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 136,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 125,347 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 110,563 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 85,951 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FN02 WJD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJD, 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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FN02 WJD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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