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WU02 HWD

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,124 mi
Last recorded128,124 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 HWD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 128,124 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,811 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 121,801 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 116,332 miles

Oil leak

nsf inner wing guard missing

Fail 3 Aug 2015 116,332 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nsf inner wing guard missing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 110,577 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,769 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,854 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 91,854 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,976 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 76,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,708 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)

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

rear num plate need changing soon

Fail 18 Feb 2009 54,065 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,065 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,815 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer side wall

Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,897 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)

oil leak

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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WU02 HWD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WU02 HWD, 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 WU02 HWD registered?

WU02 HWD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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