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WU02 RKF

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,366 mi
Last recorded132,366 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 132,366 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 132,366 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 125,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside mirror casing damaged

wipers smear

Fail 26 Jan 2011 125,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside mirror casing damaged

wipers smear

Pass 16 Feb 2010 112,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s door mirror housing damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2009 98,068 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,172 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,464 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 64,319 miles

FRONT ENGINE STABILIZER BUSH EXCESSIVELY WORN

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2006 64,319 miles

FRONT ENGINE STABILIZER BUSH EXCESSIVELY WORN

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2005 49,743 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 RKF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

WU02 RKF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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