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WO02 NZS

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,765 mi
Last recorded165,765 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 NZS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 165,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 157,855 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 146,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

both rear subframe mounting bushes worn

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside front tyre damnaged on outer tread

Fail 30 Jul 2012 146,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

both rear subframe mounting bushes worn

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside front tyre damnaged on outer tread

Pass 22 Jun 2011 131,867 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 131,867 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 120,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 110,265 miles

Childs seats fitted to both side rear seats and nearside front seat

Em light on

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,657 miles

Childs seat fitted to both rear seats

Handbrake adjustment high

Fail 8 Oct 2007 95,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Childs seat fitted to both rear seats

Handbrake adjustment high

Pass 15 Sep 2006 81,171 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 70,279 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 NZS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc 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 WO02 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

WO02 NZS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is WO02 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO02 NZS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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