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WR02 XUS

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,137 mi
Last recorded119,137 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 XUS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 119,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear of exhaust severely corroded

slight lift in steering column

windscreen washer aims poor

Fail 24 Apr 2020 119,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear of exhaust severely corroded

slight lift in steering column

windscreen washer aims poor

Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,804 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre severely cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer outer skin severely corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 112,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre severely cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer outer skin severely corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear coil springs corroding

engine management light on

offside rear tyre - 2 deep cracks/splits in inner wall

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & coming adrift

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,045 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 98,043 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,605 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint jacket in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,095 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 51,020 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 51,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 38,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

windscreen wiper blades slit on ends

Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,391 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,859 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 XUS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR02 XUS, 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 WR02 XUS registered?

WR02 XUS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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