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WJ52 SKN

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

209,025 mi
Last recorded209,025 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 SKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 209,025 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 208,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow near fuel tank/subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 198,840 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 198,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 193,341 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 193,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 188,496 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 188,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 179,728 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear tyre treads just starting to perish

headlight units starting to discolour

o/s/f seatbelt webbing starting to fray

rear silencer starting to corrode

slight play in rear axle joints

Pass 28 Mar 2018 173,699 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear silencer starting to corrode

slight play in rear axle joints

Pass 11 Apr 2017 168,659 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear silencer starting to corrode

slight play in rear suspension joints

Fail 11 Apr 2017 168,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear silencer starting to corrode

slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 15 Apr 2016 163,229 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head light units starting to deteriorate

front to rear and central rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear silencer starting to corrode

slight play in rear suspension joints

Fail 15 Apr 2016 163,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head light units starting to deteriorate

deep cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

front to rear and central rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear silencer starting to corrode

slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 10 Apr 2015 154,468 miles

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

Nearside headlight gives a poor beam image

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 154,468 miles

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

Nearside headlight gives a poor beam image

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 142,802 miles

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 131,021 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 121,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 112,747 miles

both front wiper blades soon req

Pass 7 Apr 2010 103,184 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 92,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 90,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 85,657 miles

OSR wing mirror glass cracked, stong advise new glass.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2006 80,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 73,341 miles

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

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

oil leak

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 SKN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

WJ52 SKN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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