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WU02 RKO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,851 mi
Last recorded97,851 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 RKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 97,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rusty and one bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end of vehicle chassis, suspension components and subframe getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 95,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear pipes and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rusty and one bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,511 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer becoming rusty and bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 93,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer becoming rusty and bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 90,920 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing getting quite rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing getting quite rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,063 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,926 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,451 miles

centre and rear silencers weak

general vehicle rusting noted on underside

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside handbrake return spring missing & nearside spring broken on brake roller test no binding was noted

offside rear tyre starting to perish between treads

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,116 miles

slight binding and noise from rear brakes

some underside components rusty

Pass 24 May 2012 67,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 60,981 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 60,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2010 72,046 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades ends split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,578 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,226 miles

steps worn on brake disc,s,edges of disc,s rusty

Pass 30 May 2007 42,565 miles

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

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,369 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 RKO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

WU02 RKO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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