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WU02 VKJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,127 mi
Last recorded117,127 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 113,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 113,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 106,606 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 105,046 miles

2 x rear coil springs corroded

2 x rear tyres- 215 55 16

oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

vehicle structure corrosion

windscreen damage

Fail 2 Jun 2021 105,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

2 x rear coil springs corroded

2 x rear tyres- 215 55 16

oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

vehicle structure corrosion

windscreen damage

Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,314 miles

2 x headlamps deteriorated

2 x rear tyres worn low + deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,568 miles

All central brake pipes corroded

All front lower subframe bushes worn

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Rear brake discs worn

Rear exhaust system corroded

Slight oil leak

Stone chip on windscreen - outside of Zone A

both rear upper suspension arm bushes has slight play

n/s/r tyre wearing low and deteriorated 215-55-16

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear registration plate deteriorated

x2 front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,670 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. both fronts 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r nail in tyre

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

x2 front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. both fronts 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r nail in tyre

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

x2 front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts deteriorated 215-55-16* (4.1.E.1)

Front both wing mirrors damaged

Front headlamps deteriorated

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

Nearside Front door hinge deteriorated.

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

minor oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,790 miles

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

nearside front tyre out of shape

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,587 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,444 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,578 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 52,578 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,632 miles

Both front wipers split

Rear tyres worn

Screen washy faulty

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,620 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,850 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,584 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 VKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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