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WA51 SKX

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,380 mi
Last recorded168,380 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 168,380 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres on 3mm tread

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2017 168,380 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres on 3mm tread

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2016 157,479 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 145,473 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 145,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 134,190 miles

rear tow bar rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number plates have an emblem on them

rear exhaust rusty and weak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 134,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number plates have an emblem on them

rear exhaust rusty and weak

rear tow bar rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 123,583 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 123,583 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 119,937 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 115,163 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 115,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 111,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 107,099 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 102,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 97,150 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 94,961 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 SKX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

WA51 SKX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is WA51 SKX safe to buy?

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