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WU51 FCC

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,263 mi
Last recorded103,263 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FCC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Fail 5 Jun 2015 103,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,441 miles

exhaust silancer corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 92,613 miles

rear washer inop

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 24 May 2013 92,613 miles

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

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

rear washer inop

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,248 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 86,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,715 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,648 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,465 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 67,465 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,492 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2008 54,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,477 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 42,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,021 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)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WU51 FCC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WU51 FCC, 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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WU51 FCC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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