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WJ52 HCE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,019 mi
Last recorded152,019 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 152,019 miles

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.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 151,998 miles

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.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 135,543 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 135,541 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 125,148 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades starting to deteriorate but sill clearing screen efficiently

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2011 125,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 114,458 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 100,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,420 miles

Nearside rear top outter suspension bush slight movement

Fail 3 Oct 2007 78,402 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,402 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,228 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 65,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 51,450 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 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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