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WU52 OAO

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,267 mi
Last recorded133,267 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2015 133,267 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,134 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 117,555 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise handbrake lever close to limits

Pass 13 Nov 2012 113,114 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 102,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,764 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,798 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,690 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Please note as of the date of next MOT, honey comb back round numberplates will be considered a fail

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,655 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 OAO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

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

Is WU52 OAO safe to buy?

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