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WJ02 MWK

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,637 mi
Last recorded160,637 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MWK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 160,637 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 149,662 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

damage to offside panels no sharp edges

minor play in steering rack mountings

Pass 25 Sep 2008 129,072 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 129,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake fluid is a very dark colour in the resevoir

Condsiderable effort required for brakes to apply fully

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

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

Oil leak

Outer back box disintegrating

Play in N/S/F anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Steering rack damp

Unable to check for corrosion and damage on sills owing to plastic covers

Pass 25 Jun 2007 94,838 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 94,838 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 31 May 2006 66,316 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 May 2006 66,316 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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WJ02 MWK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MWK, 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 WJ02 MWK registered?

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

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