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WO02 PDU

2002 Saab 9-5

Multi-colour Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

282,400 mi
Last recorded282,400 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 PDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 282,400 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 276,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 270,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 265,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 258,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 251,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 242,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 233,803 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 219,400 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 219,400 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 209,648 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 193,311 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 193,311 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 163,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 163,041 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 134,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner side

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 PDU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Multi-colour with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PDU, 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 WO02 PDU registered?

WO02 PDU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is WO02 PDU safe to buy?

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