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WJ02 MWG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,647 mi
Last recorded123,647 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2011 123,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

eng.man.light on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 123,647 miles

Oil leak

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

eng.man.light on

Fail 1 Dec 2010 105,712 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 105,712 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 86,727 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 86,727 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 66,422 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 66,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,615 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,714 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 28,714 miles

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

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 MWG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

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

Is WJ02 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ02 MWG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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