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WP51 UYU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,499 mi
Last recorded160,499 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 UYU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 160,499 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 156,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 156,859 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front disk backing plate loose

Pass 1 Oct 2021 149,906 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 149,889 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 148,311 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 141,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,167 miles

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 16 Oct 2013 119,878 miles

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 118,717 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 118,687 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 112,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Plastic over sills fitted

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2011 98,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 98,078 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,914 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2009 74,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2009 74,754 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,338 miles

no plate

plastic sills fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,759 miles

front brake imbalance on limit

offside headlamp image only just passes

Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,786 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 38,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 UYU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WP51 UYU, 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 WP51 UYU registered?

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

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