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WU02 HXB

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,708 mi
Last recorded110,708 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 HXB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 110,708 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2017 110,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

eml light on dashboard

o/s/f indicators light cluster light damage/slightly misted

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2017 110,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front indicator lens cracked and filling with water

Offside Rear Inner sidelight very bright

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,410 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front indicator lens cracked and condensated

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various suspension components corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2016 105,344 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front indicator lens cracked and condensated

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various suspension components corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,519 miles

both front seat belts starting to fray

uneven wear both rear tyres

wear in front sub frame bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2016 101,519 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front seat belts starting to fray

uneven wear both rear tyres

wear in front sub frame bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,848 miles

crack in front number plate

front sub frame bushes soft

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,697 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 89,650 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,856 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,856 miles

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

both front tyres worn at edges

Fail 4 Mar 2010 61,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,550 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 45,672 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,311 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,441 miles

n/s mirror glass smashed - provides no rear view

wipers just starting to split

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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WU02 HXB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

WU02 HXB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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