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WA51 ZXG

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,493 mi
Last recorded120,493 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 120,493 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 119,430 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 118,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 116,993 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 115,966 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,643 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 114,643 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,730 miles

EML Light on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,953 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,137 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 105,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 105,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,353 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 98,740 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn down to legal limit on edges

both headlamp beam images poor

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 98,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn down to legal limit on edges

both headlamp beam images poor

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,457 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,733 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 81,733 miles

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

engine oily

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,975 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 61,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,984 miles

1 Both wiper blades slightly split.

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

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 ZXG 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 81.8%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

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

Is WA51 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 ZXG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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