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WU52 VSX

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,867 mi
Last recorded137,867 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 137,867 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

HEADLAMPS IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 137,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

HEADLAMPS IN POOR CONDITION.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 123,982 miles

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT NOT OPERATING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED,NO INNER STRUCTURE VISIBLE AT TIME OF TESTING.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 123,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT NOT OPERATING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED,NO INNER STRUCTURE VISIBLE AT TIME OF TESTING.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 107,696 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON OUTER EDGE.

NEARSIDE HID HEADLAMP BULB LOWER INTENSITY DUE TO AGE OF BULB.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 107,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

N/S REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 96,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2007 96,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2006 87,361 miles

front wiper blades slightly smeery and split.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 87,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wiper blades slightly smeery and split.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 74,045 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 VSX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

WU52 VSX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 October 2002.

Is WU52 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 VSX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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