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WR02 RKZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

113,463 mi
Last recorded113,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 RKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 113,463 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroding

n/s rear tyre 3m

o/s rear tyre 3.5m

oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2026 113,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroding

n/s rear tyre 3m

o/s rear tyre 3.5m

oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2025 111,844 miles

engine light warning light on

front and rear number plates slight fading

front coil springs corroding

front subframe bushes worn but no play

general corrosion underside

oil leak

rear brake ferrules corroding

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust corroding

rear shock absorbers corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2025 111,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EML light on

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorbers corroding

general corrosion to underside

n/s rear parking brake performance slightly down

oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2024 109,506 miles

EML staying on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorbers corroding

general corrosion to underside

n/s rear parking brake performance slightly down

oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,631 miles

EML staying on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorbers corroding

general corrosion to underside

oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,975 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 104,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 101,207 miles

engine light on

front number plate starting to disfigure

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2021 101,205 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine light on

front number plate starting to disfigure

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroding

engine management light on

n/s front tyre starting to crack wearing on edges on 3m

o/s front tyre starting to crack

oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

engine management light on

oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2019 95,944 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

brake warning light on

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre wearing low ,cracking and wearing on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2018 91,767 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

brake pipes corroding front to rear

exhaust system corroding

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven, perishing and wearing low

o/s rear tyre perishing and wearing low

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2018 91,767 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

brake pipes corroding front to rear

exhaust system corroding

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven, perishing and wearing low

o/s rear tyre perishing and wearing low

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,989 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

grease around front outer cv gaiters

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 83,984 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

grease around front outer cv gaiters

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,980 miles

both front tyres low

both front wiper blades split

front brake pads low

n/s front tyre low

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust starting to corrode

signs of coolent leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,743 miles

Oil leak

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,244 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing low

steering lock not working, suspect mobilzer not working

Fail 10 Jul 2013 71,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing low

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing low

steering lock not working, suspect mobilzer not working

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,241 miles

rear tyres low

Fail 13 Jul 2012 66,241 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear tyres low

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,167 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,590 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 52,590 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,377 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 41,722 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,453 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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WR02 RKZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WR02 RKZ, 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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WR02 RKZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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