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WJ02 VHT

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,870 mi
Last recorded114,870 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 114,870 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 110,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside/nearside front tyres wearing low

Fail 29 Apr 2025 110,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside/nearside front tyres wearing low

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 104,367 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 104,365 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 97,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,301 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,542 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,966 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,605 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,389 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 44,038 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 38,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 33,399 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 VHT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

WJ02 VHT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 VHT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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