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ME02 WDR

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,028 mi
Last recorded78,028 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 WDR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 73,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 63,951 miles

back box corroded

n/s side repeater glass broken

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,446 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sides front sils (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside front side repeater damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,910 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,652 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,953 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,934 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,098 miles

handbrake travel getting long

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,189 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2007 27,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

offside sill and floor damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,894 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside sill and floor damaged

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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ME02 WDR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ME02 WDR, 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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ME02 WDR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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