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WU52 VTT

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,387 mi
Last recorded140,387 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VTT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 140,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 140,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 127,951 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 127,951 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,198 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 113,197 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 111,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,290 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 107,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,938 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 100,419 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 100,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,903 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 97,666 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,460 miles

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

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 27 Jul 2007 88,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 79,788 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 VTT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

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

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