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VA02 WZW

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

182,780 mi
Last recorded182,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 WZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 182,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 164,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 145,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 130,012 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 104,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,533 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,101 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,456 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,431 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,011 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 1 Jul 2011 61,405 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,307 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,097 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,115 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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VA02 WZW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VA02 WZW, 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 VA02 WZW registered?

VA02 WZW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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