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WU02 HXE

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,353 mi
Last recorded171,353 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 HXE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 171,353 miles

Exhaust weak Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 171,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF tyre rim protector cut

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer corroded but secure

Pass 10 Sep 2012 151,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 138,830 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 138,830 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 121,905 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2010 121,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 108,177 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side rear tyre out of shape

Fail 4 Aug 2009 108,177 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 21 Jul 2008 94,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 85,450 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 79,717 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 73,097 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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WU02 HXE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HXE, 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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WU02 HXE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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