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WU52 NYT

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,844 mi
Last recorded114,844 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 NYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2013 114,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bumpers damaged

exhaust corroded and heatshield insecure

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded

headlight patterns poor

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2013 110,476 miles

discs corroded

exhaust badly corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres wearing uneven

n/s/r tyre wearing low

screen chipped

Fail 23 Jan 2013 110,270 miles

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

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

exhaust badly corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres wearing uneven

n/s/r tyre wearing low

screen chipped

Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,810 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,509 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,507 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 52,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear & offside front tyres on 3mm

both rear brake discs corroded on edges

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outer edge

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,062 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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WU52 NYT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU52 NYT, 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 WU52 NYT registered?

WU52 NYT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is WU52 NYT safe to buy?

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