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WV02 EHL

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

234,562 mi
Last recorded234,562 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 EHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 234,562 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)

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

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 216,847 miles

nearside and offisde rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2010 197,114 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 174,239 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 151,629 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 151,628 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 121,039 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 121,039 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 95,188 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 EHL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL registered?

WV02 EHL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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