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KE51 WNA

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

129,585 mi
Last recorded129,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 WNA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 129,585 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 123,607 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 120,036 miles

nearside front fog light lens cracked and holed

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,209 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 113,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting? (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension long arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension long arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 111,532 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 107,674 miles

both rear lomg arm bushs separating/both rear rose bushs have slight play/rear sub frame bushs worn/

Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 98,130 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

rear hand brake imbalance,offside lower effort

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,987 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,212 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,035 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,100 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,465 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,465 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 49,979 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,659 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 41,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,785 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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KE51 WNA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KE51 WNA, 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 KE51 WNA registered?

KE51 WNA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is KE51 WNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 WNA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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