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VU52 WNA

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,455 mi
Last recorded145,455 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WNA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 145,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested As light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine lamp on

Nearside Rear Chassis leg corroded

Offside Floor corroded/deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes -both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,434 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 143,434 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 136,168 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 136,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,119 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 122,377 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 117,517 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,017 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,082 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Unable to test offside rear seatbelt, child seat fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,131 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 92,131 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 82,219 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear metal brake pipe rusty.

rear silencer rusty.

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,219 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe rusty.

rear silencer rusty.

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,205 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,294 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 67,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,852 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,175 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 48,616 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 29,425 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VU52 WNA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU52 WNA, 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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VU52 WNA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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