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WJ52 NGE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,897 mi
Last recorded98,897 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

o/s front fog light lens broken

Fail 30 Oct 2020 98,892 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

o/s front fog light lens broken

Pass 17 May 2019 89,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

front o/s fog light lens broken

Fail 16 May 2019 89,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

front o/s fog light lens broken

Pass 14 May 2018 85,852 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 79,415 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,790 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,078 miles

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

Moisture in N/S headlight

Fail 9 Jul 2014 71,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,344 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 61,682 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,682 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,323 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,999 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 49,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 49,274 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,390 miles

Both outer rear seat belts marked

N/S/R tyre down to 2.5mm

O/S/F tyre down 2.5mm

Oil level on min and oil leak from rear of breather box

Rust forming on rear exhaust box

Slight lip on front brake discs

Some small chips on windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2008 43,362 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both outer rear seat belts marked

N/S/R tyre down to 2.5mm

O/S/F tyre down 2.5mm

Oil level on min and oil leak from rear of breather box

Rust forming on rear exhaust box

Slight lip on front brake discs

Some small chips on windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,479 miles

Both lower arm bushes split. Both N/S tyres down to 3mm. Brake fluid black. Oil weep from throttle body. Wheel bolts rusty. Both outer rear seat belts marked. Some small chips on windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 25,315 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split but clearing windscreen.

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WJ52 NGE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NGE, 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 NGE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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