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WP51 UYW

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,681 mi
Last recorded140,681 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 UYW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Low output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 127,399 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 122,870 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 118,409 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre inner tread distorted

rear silencer outer shie deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 113,154 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,457 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 107,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 97,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,702 miles

adv exhaust rear corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,955 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 56,354 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WP51 UYW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

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

Is WP51 UYW safe to buy?

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