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WJ52 LWE

2002 Saab 9-5 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,448 mi
Last recorded123,448 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero86,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 LWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 123,448 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 123,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 112,362 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 112,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 109,700 miles

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.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 109,700 miles

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.

Fail 13 Oct 2005 86,320 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 86,320 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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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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