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WJ02 MWV

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,274 mi
Last recorded168,274 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MWV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 168,274 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 168,274 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 152,796 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 136,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,751 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 129,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 124,123 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2011 113,655 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 102,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 88,970 miles

rear discs corroded

rear tyres have slight mishape

Fail 22 May 2009 88,968 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

rear tyres have slight mishape

Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,359 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 73,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 56,445 miles

. †1) Noticeable parking brake travel. † †2) O/S/R tyre approaching tread wear indicators.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,578 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 42,578 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 MWV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

WJ02 MWV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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