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WU52 VRX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,214 mi
Last recorded186,214 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 186,214 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 186,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 183,470 miles

Offside Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 180,248 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 180,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 174,292 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 170,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 166,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 156,469 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2017 156,426 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 142,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 142,290 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement void (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement void (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jul 2015 125,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 108,753 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 107,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 107,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 103,385 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 98,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 90,407 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 69,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,196 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 VRX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

WU52 VRX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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