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VU02 WZL

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,024 mi
Last recorded132,024 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 WZL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 132,024 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2019 121,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 114,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 114,205 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 106,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 101,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,804 miles

engine managment light on

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

oil leak

play in o/s/r suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,654 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,902 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing un-even on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,731 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,731 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,170 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 54,991 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 54,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 52,848 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 52,848 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WZL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WZL, 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 VU02 WZL registered?

VU02 WZL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 WZL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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