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WA51 PDX

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,640 mi
Last recorded127,640 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 PDX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 127,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,910 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 121,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

eml light on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2020 121,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

centre rear seatbelt retracts, but retracts slowly

Fail 25 Jan 2020 121,752 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

centre rear seatbelt retracts, but retracts slowly

Pass 19 Jan 2019 119,174 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 116,467 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,691 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,917 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 103,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 98,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,940 miles

Bolt missing on CAT bracket: replaced

Rear exhaust box back hanger broken off but system still surported: pass/strong advise!

Stepping on o/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2013 91,940 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Bolt missing on CAT bracket: replaced

Rear exhaust box back hanger broken off but system still surported: pass/strong advise!

Stepping on o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,351 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,667 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,007 miles

Both rear lower arm bushes split

Front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Marks on N/S/R outer seat belt

N/S/R tyre down to 3mm

Rear brake pads getting low

Some small chips on the windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,389 miles

Both rear lower arm bushes split

Passenger wiper blade split but cleaning screen

Some small chips on windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,804 miles

Dents in drivers door and damage to rear bumper. With passenger window down and door closed glass rattles.

Some small stonechips on windscreen. Bonnet badge loosing finish. Front brake pads down to 30% and discs have slight lip on them. O/S/F tyre down to 3mm and speed rating on front tyres different. Both rear lower arm bushes splitting.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,348 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 34,196 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Handbrake squeeks in operation. N/S/F tyre down to 2mm and wearing unevenly. slight splitting on rear lower arm bushes. Dent in drivers door and rear bumper damaged.

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 PDX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 WA51 PDX, 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 WA51 PDX registered?

WA51 PDX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is WA51 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 PDX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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