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WJI 5261

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,539 mi
Last recorded164,539 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 5261
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 164,539 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 162,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 159,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 154,325 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2010 136,770 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 136,770 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside , front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 112,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 96,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 64,660 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,775 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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WJI 5261 is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJI 5261, 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 WJI 5261 registered?

WJI 5261 is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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