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WV02 EFK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,718 mi
Last recorded150,718 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 EFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 150,718 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 137,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 121,232 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking.

slight play at offside rear hub area

Pass 30 Mar 2013 116,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 105,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 91,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,062 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,180 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,410 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,766 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 46,766 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 31,849 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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WV02 EFK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WV02 EFK, 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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WV02 EFK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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