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MK52 WAJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,152 mi
Last recorded115,152 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 WAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 109,165 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 109,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,643 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,959 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,072 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,894 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,894 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,556 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,609 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 60,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,869 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 21 Jul 2008 53,168 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,637 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 44,439 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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MK52 WAJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK52 WAJ, 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 MK52 WAJ registered?

MK52 WAJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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