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WP51 UYT

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,265 mi
Last recorded171,265 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 UYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 171,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 153,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 150,104 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads worn

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

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

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

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Surface corrosion on front suspension

Fail 7 Jan 2013 150,104 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads worn

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

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

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

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Surface corrosion on front suspension

Pass 13 Jan 2012 145,656 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rear discs worn

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

rear pads getting low

Fail 13 Jan 2012 145,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rear discs worn

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2011 141,557 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 137,179 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 137,179 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 131,841 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 131,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 127,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 119,323 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 119,289 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 106,726 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WP51 UYT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP51 UYT, 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 WP51 UYT registered?

WP51 UYT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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