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SN51 WUO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,341 mi
Last recorded121,341 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 WUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 121,341 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 121,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 112,422 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 112,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 105,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,928 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 83,621 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 83,621 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,209 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,209 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 55,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,104 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,993 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 WUO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SN51 WUO, 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 WUO?

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What year was SN51 WUO registered?

SN51 WUO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

Is SN51 WUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 WUO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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