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WJ02 KHU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,756 mi
Last recorded144,756 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 KHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 144,756 miles

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Pass 4 Jun 2015 141,013 miles

all suspension bushes poor condition

bearing noise/whine on engine (when cold)

both number plates poor condition

both rear shockers poor condition

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition,slight blow

front suspension arms poor condition (corroded)

front tyres worn on edges

front wiper arms/linkage worn

front wiper blades poor condition

fuel tank straps poor condition

headlamps poor condition

o/s door mirror damaged

rear brake discs poor condition

rear tyres slight runout

slight play in steering rack

slight play rear suspension bushes

slight suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 12 Jun 2014 137,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all suspension bushes poor condition

both front tyres slight uneven wear

both number plates poor condition

both rear tyres slight runout

corrosion to front abs rings

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to power steering pipes

exhaust system very poor condition

front headlamps poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

front wiper spindels worn

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy suspension knocks and rattles

knock in steering column

play in rear upper suspension bushes

rear brake discs poor condition

rear shockers poor condition,heavy corrosion

rear shockers weak

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

water in o/s/f indicator lamp

Pass 15 May 2013 133,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front number plate poor condition

headlamps poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

slight runout to rear tyres

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to suspension bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

water in o/s/f indicator lamp

Pass 25 May 2012 127,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front number plate poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 10 May 2011 120,444 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 109,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 97,524 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 97,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 83,336 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 83,306 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 61,216 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 43,901 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)

both rear tyres perished and bald on edges

Fail 26 May 2006 43,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

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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WJ02 KHU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJ02 KHU, 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 WJ02 KHU registered?

WJ02 KHU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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