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SN51 WUB

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,569 mi
Last recorded125,569 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 WUB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 125,569 miles

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

Offside parking brake low

Pass 14 Apr 2025 124,731 miles

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

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Apr 2024 123,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 123,667 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,114 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,808 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 119,592 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 118,836 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 117,226 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 115,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,110 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 108,416 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,824 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,500 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 99,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 91,493 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,138 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 82,374 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 76,722 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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SN51 WUB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SN51 WUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN51 WUB?

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What year was SN51 WUB registered?

SN51 WUB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is SN51 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 WUB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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