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SN51 WUL

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,103 mi
Last recorded109,103 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 WUL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 109,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 106,027 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,108 miles

nsr lamp unit damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,108 miles

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

nsr lamp unit damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2010 81,872 miles

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

all amber bulbs slightly discoloured

both front & osr tyre treads low

Pass 5 Feb 2010 81,872 miles

all amber bulbs slightly discoloured

both front & osr tyre treads low

Pass 18 Dec 2008 66,474 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,232 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 40,683 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WUL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUL, 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

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What year was SN51 WUL registered?

SN51 WUL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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