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WU02 HWH

2002 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,820 mi
Last recorded155,820 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 HWH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2017 155,820 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Headlights faded

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 153,333 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (2.4.G.1)

Head lights faded

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 152,084 miles

Exhaust slightly deteiorated

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

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

Oil leak

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

Side skirts fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 145,851 miles

Centre rear seat belt slow retracting

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

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

Head lights faded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 139,920 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 134,255 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 123,959 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 114,897 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 106,651 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 99,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

back box outer shell rusted and breaking up

Pass 15 Feb 2007 92,901 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 83,685 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WU02 HWH is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WU02 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

WU02 HWH is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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