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WU52 VRV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,406 mi
Last recorded118,406 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,406 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer outer sheild rusted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,026 miles

both rear tyres well worn

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 106,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 102,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,882 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,491 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,486 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 77,612 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,879 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 65,969 miles

both reat tyres wearing even and starting to perish

Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,964 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Sep 2006 48,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 37,258 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 VRV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

WU52 VRV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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