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WJ02 WGW

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,854 mi
Last recorded62,854 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 WGW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight grease leaking out of boot past clip. Not split so pass/advise

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and wearing on outer edge: advise tyre

Nearside Rear lower arm front bush splitting: advise to replace soon

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and also has nail in tyre: advise to replace

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,556 miles

N/S/R lower arm bush splitting

Fail 27 Mar 2015 57,556 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R lower arm bush splitting

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,226 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 49,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,364 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,408 miles

Off side rear tyre has cut

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,176 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 WGW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

WJ02 WGW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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