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HV02 WNG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,465 mi
Last recorded199,465 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 WNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 199,465 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 185,757 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 185,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2013 172,398 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 172,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 161,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 151,936 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 134,960 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 134,960 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 114,968 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 114,968 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 91,783 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WNG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

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

Is HV02 WNG safe to buy?

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