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WA51 ZWY

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,380 mi
Last recorded84,380 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,380 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear box heavy corrosion.

Slight play in rear top arm bushes.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 84,379 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear box heavy corrosion.

Slight play in rear top arm bushes.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,772 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear box corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,950 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 48,760 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage to offside front tyre outer wall

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 34,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,477 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 ZWY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

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

Is WA51 ZWY safe to buy?

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