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HV02 WMX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,530 mi
Last recorded58,530 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 WMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 58,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 54,704 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded / rear box outer skin peeling

Pass 24 Jul 2024 48,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / tyre size 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded / peeling

Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 41,526 miles

rear inner wheel arches/chassis corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2022 41,526 miles

Brake performance not tested due to coolant leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

rear inner wheel arches/chassis corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,271 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,023 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,063 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,155 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 2,388 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,530 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,125 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 WMX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HV02 WMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV02 WMX registered?

HV02 WMX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is HV02 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV02 WMX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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