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WO02 NTC

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,841 mi
Last recorded124,841 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 NTC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 124,841 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 123,512 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp with oil

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 122,789 miles

oil leak coming from engine compartment

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

slight play on front subframe bushers

Fail 11 Feb 2015 122,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak coming from engine compartment

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

slight play on front subframe bushers

Pass 13 Feb 2013 118,628 miles

rear wiper worn

Fail 12 Feb 2013 118,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 118,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil level on minimum

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jan 2012 118,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil level on minimum

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2010 117,200 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 117,200 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 115,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 112,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 108,640 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 103,660 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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WO02 NTC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WO02 NTC, 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 WO02 NTC registered?

WO02 NTC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is WO02 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO02 NTC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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