MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER BOX
O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE ONLY JUST LEGAL
SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S AND N/S REAR LOWER SUSPENSION JOINTS
SOME DAMAGE TO O/S REAR OUTER TYRE WALL
Front brake pads getting low and discs lipped. Rust forming on rear brake discs. Baffels loose in centre exhaust box and rear box surround braking up. Slight wear on brake pedal rubber (15%).
Play in N/S/F anti roll bar link arm. Slight weep from selector shaft seal and from O/S/R of cyinder head. Both front inner wing covers poor fit. Horn sopund not correct but is working.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake pads getting low and discs lipped. Rust forming on rear brake discs. Baffels loose in centre exhaust box and rear box surround braking up. Slight wear on brake pedal rubber (15%).
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Play in N/S/F anti roll bar link arm. Slight weep from selector shaft seal and from O/S/R of cyinder head. Both front inner wing covers poor fit. Horn sopund not correct but is working.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?
Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ52 LWE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 86,320 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ52 LWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WJ52 LWE registered?
WJ52 LWE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 19 October 2002.
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