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WJ02 VHV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

177,715 mi
Last recorded177,715 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VHV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 177,715 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2019 177,223 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 175,294 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 171,712 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 168,501 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 168,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 166,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 162,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 158,189 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 154,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 149,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 144,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 141,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 136,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 129,986 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 117,204 miles

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

Offside 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
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WJ02 VHV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

WJ02 VHV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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