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WA51 HSN

2002 Saab 9-5

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,241 mi
Last recorded95,241 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 HSN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,189 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,097 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front registration plate damaged

Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,896 miles

Alloy wheels scuffed

N/s mirror cover damaged

Under body dry/corroded

Various light body and bumper damage

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,234 miles

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

nearside mirror body damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,870 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bumpers and n/s/r wheel arch scuffed.

front brake disc surfaces worn/lipped.

front tyres worn to 4 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded on the ends.

rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,296 miles

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,765 miles

the n/s mirror is slightly damaged

the n/s/r tyre is worn to 2mm and the o/s/r is 3mm (min limit 1.6mm)

there are small stonechips in the windscreen

there is various slight underbody component corrosion but has been waxoyled

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,640 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake imbalance 24%, max legal limit 25%!

rear silencer corroded, but not leaking.

slight lip in front brake discs.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,640 miles

front brake imbalance 24%, max legal limit 25%!

rear silencer corroded, but not leaking.

slight lip in front brake discs.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,998 miles

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

both front floor box sections are slightly dented but strong

the front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

the n/s mirror cover is damaged but not jagged

there is slight corrosion on both rear (front) flexi brake hose metal ends

there is slight corrosion on the suspension components

Pass 3 Feb 2009 59,575 miles

rear tyres worn to 4mm.Legal limit 1.6mm!

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,864 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,001 miles

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed on the edge

small stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,079 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
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WA51 HSN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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