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WJ52 SJV

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,666 mi
Last recorded143,666 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 SJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 143,666 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 143,666 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 137,871 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 131,060 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 130,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 124,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 115,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 108,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 100,192 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 92,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,365 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,754 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 SJV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

WJ52 SJV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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