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WV02 EHJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,847 mi
Last recorded189,847 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 EHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 189,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

em light on dash

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 23 Dec 2016 189,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

em light on dash

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 182,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

em light

Fail 17 Dec 2015 182,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

em light

Pass 27 Nov 2014 175,619 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 166,647 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 166,646 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 154,382 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 154,382 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 141,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 127,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 117,660 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 102,957 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 10,165 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 101,057 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 92,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 84,574 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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WV02 EHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WV02 EHJ, 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 WV02 EHJ registered?

WV02 EHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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