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VU02 WZF

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,161 mi
Last recorded171,161 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 WZF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2013 171,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 153,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 135,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 115,662 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,097 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 59,057 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 48,043 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 36,977 miles

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

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

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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VU02 WZF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU02 WZF, 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 VU02 WZF registered?

VU02 WZF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is VU02 WZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 WZF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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