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WK02 UZG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,718 mi
Last recorded231,718 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 UZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 231,718 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 223,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 214,127 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower inner mounting bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to exhaust mounting chassis corroded and holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower inner mounting bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

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

engione oil leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2018 214,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle appears defective (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower inner mounting bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to exhaust mounting chassis corroded and holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower inner mounting bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel offside cbale very limited travel (3.1.6b)

engione oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2017 203,608 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 203,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe nut rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 192,339 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 180,231 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 180,231 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 168,955 miles

rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 157,379 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 May 2012 149,222 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 136,342 miles

Engine management light on

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)

Rear pads and discs will need attention soon.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 136,342 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear pads and discs will need attention soon.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 124,521 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 124,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 124,473 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 112,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 102,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 91,240 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 78,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UZG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK02 UZG, 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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WK02 UZG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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