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WA51 ZWX

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,439 mi
Last recorded120,439 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 120,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2018 118,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex coupling and rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 118,538 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex coupling and rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2017 116,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front washer not working

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mil light on

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2017 113,033 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2015 105,868 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust very rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2015 105,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust very rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer skin of rear silencer rusting.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,827 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 88,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam tell tail light not working.

Noise from water pump area.

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 83,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 81,758 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,559 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,349 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 59,349 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,019 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,201 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 28,201 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 15,755 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 ZWX 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 68.2%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

WA51 ZWX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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