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WU52 NZW

2002 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,647 mi
Last recorded138,647 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 138,647 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 138,647 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 134,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 21 Mar 2014 134,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 18 Jan 2013 130,517 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 125,274 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 120,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 108,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion/wear at rear brake discs

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

rear suspension trailing arm main support mounts deteriorating

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight deterioration at rear reg' plate

Fail 4 Dec 2009 108,568 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

"scuttle vents blocked

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

centre exhahst heat shield security

corrosion/wear at rear brake discs

rear brake pad wear ?

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

rear suspension trailing arm main support mounts deteriorating

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight deterioration at rear reg' plate

slight wear at front brake discs

suspect spare tyre low pressure

Pass 8 Dec 2008 93,670 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 93,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 76,435 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,128 miles

front brake pads getting low+discs lipped

front wipers split on ends

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 225/45/17y

slight scoring+wear on rear brake discs

Pass 2 Dec 2005 53,760 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 NZW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

WU52 NZW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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