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WU52 NZB

2002 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,764 mi
Last recorded151,764 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 NZB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 151,764 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)

front number plate deteriorating

we advise both front tyres are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 6 Nov 2012 149,458 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2011 141,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 141,428 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 120,950 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 120,950 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 103,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 88,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2008 87,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,281 miles

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

offside front foglamp lens broken

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2006 61,430 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WU52 NZB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WU52 NZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU52 NZB registered?

WU52 NZB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is WU52 NZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 NZB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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