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WJ52 NJY

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,989 mi
Last recorded125,989 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 125,989 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,797 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,609 miles

gearbox oil feed pipes heavily corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 6 Nov 2015 115,539 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement spring broken (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement spring missing (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded onto flexi by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gearbox oil feed pipes heavily corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 31 Oct 2014 105,870 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer corroded,oil leak from engine.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 105,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer corroded,oil leak from engine.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,600 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 85,745 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,067 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,657 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,454 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,257 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,689 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 NJY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

WJ52 NJY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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