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WJ52 HBU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,306 mi
Last recorded83,306 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,306 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 76,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre underinflated

offside rear inner sidelight inop

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,380 miles

rear back box exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,531 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,172 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,686 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,039 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 27,591 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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WJ52 HBU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ52 HBU, 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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WJ52 HBU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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