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HV02 WMU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,746 mi
Last recorded133,746 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 WMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 133,746 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 122,133 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 109,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tread distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tread distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,376 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 85,376 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 83,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,412 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 79,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam Patton (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam Patton (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,969 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner tyre stepping on edge

vacuum pipe perished, split, torn

Fail 27 Oct 2016 69,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner tyre stepping on edge

vacuum pipe perished, split, torn

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,196 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 63,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,695 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,069 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,598 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,935 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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HV02 WMU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV02 WMU, 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 HV02 WMU registered?

HV02 WMU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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