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VA51 WKV

2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto85,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 103,521 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 103,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 98,360 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto?

Based on 572 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 10
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VA51 WKV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 85,016 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 Aero Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA51 WKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA51 WKV registered?

VA51 WKV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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