MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front brake pads worn
general wear to suspension ball joints gaiters and bushes.
rear antiroll bar corroded.
rear suspension arm bushes worn.
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front brake pads worn
general wear to suspension ball joints gaiters and bushes.
rear antiroll bar corroded.
rear suspension arm bushes worn.
GENERAL WEAR THROUGH OUT , SUSPENSION BUSHES AND BALL JOINTS
ONE LED OUT ON CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT
REAR ANTIROLL BAR ,CORRODED
REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
WEAR REAR HUB ,SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
GENERAL WEAR THROUGH OUT , SUSPENSION BUSHES AND BALL JOINTS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ONE LED OUT ON CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT
REAR ANTIROLL BAR ,CORRODED
REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
WEAR BEAM PATTERN.
WEAR REAR HUB ,SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Both windscreen wiper blades starting to deteriorate but sill clearing screen efficiently
Nearside front fog lamp damaged
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both windscreen wiper blades starting to deteriorate but sill clearing screen efficiently
Irratic headmap discharge when dipped headlights extinguished
Nearside front fog lamp damaged
Brake discs allround slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front fog lamp glass is broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear top outter suspension bush slight movement
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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WJ52 HCE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HCE, 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 WJ52 HCE registered?
WJ52 HCE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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