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WJ02 MWF

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,146 mi
Last recorded126,146 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,146 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 126,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Advise both front headlight lenses faded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Advise slight movement in front sub-frame bushes.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,587 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT 1X BULB NOT WORKING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 13 Apr 2018 119,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT 1X BULB NOT WORKING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,674 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

ENGINE LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE REAR TYRES INNER UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,934 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMP LENS WEATHERED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Pass 20 May 2015 87,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both front headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.

advise engine warning light on.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 20 May 2015 87,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both front headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.

advise engine warning light on.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded and light output reduced.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,708 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,456 miles

advise front brake discs slight lipped.

advise offside front indicator lens has condensation in it.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,719 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,264 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 52,801 miles

advise power steering noisey

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,689 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,483 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Feb 2007 16,157 miles

N/S/F tyre has puncture in sidewall

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,533 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WJ02 MWF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWF, 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 MWF registered?

WJ02 MWF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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