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WU02 VKM

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,184 mi
Last recorded167,184 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 167,184 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 166,704 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 158,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 150,951 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 144,351 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 137,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 129,289 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 129,289 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre heat sheld hanging off front to back

Pass 11 Apr 2011 113,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 105,500 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 88,331 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,934 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 71,934 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,662 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,109 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 VKM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

WU02 VKM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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