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WA51 ZXK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,577 mi
Last recorded116,577 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ZXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 116,577 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 109,605 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 109,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,418 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,903 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,778 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 87,563 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake slow to start grabbing ( needs adjustment )

exhaust back box outer case holed and corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,649 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake imbalanced

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,593 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 76,579 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,377 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 71,341 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,295 miles

Nearside wiper split and smearing slightly

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 215/55 16 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 65,295 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside wiper split and smearing slightly

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 215/55 16 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,465 miles

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 3 Mar 2016 60,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,960 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,560 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,132 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,769 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,827 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,018 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,485 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 25,463 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 ZXK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZXK, 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 ZXK registered?

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

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