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WV02 EFU

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,994 mi
Last recorded180,994 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 EFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 180,994 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2019 180,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2018 180,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 178,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 178,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 176,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 174,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 171,156 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 171,096 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine man light on

front tyres worn low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 152,602 miles

Both outer sils coverd by trims .

Both headlight outer lenses in poor condition .

Exhaust tail box in poor condition .

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 131,254 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2010 105,932 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily worn

oil leak from gearbox

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Jun 2009 83,007 miles

all brake discs heavily worn and lipped

both front tyres close to legal limit

exhaust heavily corroded

oil leak from gearbox

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2008 68,573 miles

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

front brake discs are getting worn and slightly scored

Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,490 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005

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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WV02 EFU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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