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WU52 VSE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,253 mi
Last recorded107,253 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VSE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,253 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,570 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,925 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,367 miles

n/s/r light lence cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r light lence cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2011 77,013 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,013 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,729 miles

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

slight play in both rear axle bushes

slight play in both rear upper suspension rose bushes

Fail 2 Apr 2010 71,721 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

General exhaust corrossion

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Slight play in both rear upper suspension rose bushes

Slight underbody corrossion

Pass 28 Mar 2009 65,672 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,926 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,445 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 VSE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

WU52 VSE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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