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MM51 WRR

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,308 mi
Last recorded145,308 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 WRR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 145,308 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 143,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front door corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust rear moiunting broken but still supported

Fail 12 Sep 2016 143,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front door corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust rear moiunting broken but still supported

Pass 2 Oct 2015 136,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box badly corroded and mounting bracket broken

Fail 2 Oct 2015 136,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust back box badly corroded and mounting bracket broken

Pass 13 Oct 2014 128,220 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 128,220 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 118,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 112,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 106,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 104,032 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,908 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 92,806 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 77,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,711 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,583 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 62,365 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MM51 WRR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MM51 WRR, 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 MM51 WRR registered?

MM51 WRR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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