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WK02 SDR

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,102 mi
Last recorded152,102 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 SDR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 152,102 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 148,153 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 148,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 142,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 136,911 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,400 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 123,398 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 116,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 112,750 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,941 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system (backbox) starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Aug 2012 110,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system (backbox) starting to deteriorate

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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WK02 SDR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK02 SDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK02 SDR registered?

WK02 SDR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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