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WU02 RHJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 RHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 91,483 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 83,072 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box

Pass 17 May 2012 73,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil leak drippin on exhaust

front gearbox mount to subframe (rubber worn(

screw in n/s/f tyre

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 9 May 2011 64,643 miles

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

both front discs have slight distortion

Pass 17 May 2010 60,053 miles

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,703 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)

all under panels inplace

rear number plate

Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,053 miles

rear number plate begining to deteriorate

Fail 20 Feb 2008 49,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak

rear number plate backing coming apart

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,166 miles

engine oil leaks.

front number plate cracked.

handbrake cable gaitor split.

o/s/f indicator starting to fade.

o/s/r lamp cracked.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

rear trailing arm bushes split.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,623 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 RHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU02 RHJ registered?

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

Is WU02 RHJ safe to buy?

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