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WA51 HSL

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,598 mi
Last recorded178,598 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 HSL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 178,598 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 178,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 170,678 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 170,674 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 163,221 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 154,786 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 154,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 145,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated but not leaking.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 136,187 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 136,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 124,575 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 124,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 111,496 miles

BOTH FRONT VENTED DISC WORN AND LIPPED /BRAKE FLUID AT MIN LEVEL

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR SILENCER OUTER SHELL RUSTED//SPLIT

Pass 3 Feb 2011 111,496 miles

BOTH FRONT VENTED DISC WORN AND LIPPED /BRAKE FLUID AT MIN LEVEL

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER SHELL RUSTED//SPLIT

Fail 20 Jan 2010 101,996 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear seats folded down,not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 20 Jan 2010 101,996 miles

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

rear seats folded down,not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 22 Jan 2009 92,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,572 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 68,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2007 68,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 53,532 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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WA51 HSL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WA51 HSL, 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 WA51 HSL registered?

WA51 HSL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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