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VU52 WNB

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,650 mi
Last recorded100,650 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WNB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 100,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear brake pads worn

Washers not working - suspect frozen

Pass 11 Jan 2011 89,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,768 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,455 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,889 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,782 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2005 29,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,551 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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VU52 WNB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU52 WNB, 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 VU52 WNB registered?

VU52 WNB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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