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WU52 VUE

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,761 mi
Last recorded155,761 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VUE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 155,761 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe (in between flexi hoses) corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to the limit

movement in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2020 152,330 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and wearing badly on inner edge

exhaust rubbers perishing

front coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 147,219 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 147,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 141,664 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 141,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 135,793 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 129,061 miles

Oil leak

Rear slight exhaust leak from joint

Fail 2 Feb 2016 129,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear slight exhaust leak from joint

Pass 5 Feb 2015 123,602 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 119,240 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 114,997 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 114,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 110,617 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 107,636 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 102,613 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,923 miles

Both rear and centre exhaust box outer lining coming away

Both rear lower arm bushes split

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge. ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON!

Front brake pads getting low (10% left)

Large oil leak from O/S of engine

Rear brake pads getting low and discs pitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 91,156 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 91,156 miles

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear silencer badly corroded but not blowing yet

Pass 14 Dec 2006 78,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 61,528 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 VUE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

WU52 VUE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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