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AJ02 XXS

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,292 mi
Last recorded117,292 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 117,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated, but no gas leaks at the time of test

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust outerskin deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2020 117,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated, but no gas leaks at the time of test

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust outerskin deteriorated

Rear nearside and offside return springs missing

Pass 31 Aug 2019 112,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,105 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroding /thin in places

oil leak?

Fail 3 Aug 2018 106,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroding /thin in places

oil leak?

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,593 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rear silencer corroding/thin

Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,150 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Handbrake return springs missing

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,422 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,252 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2014 79,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,319 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 61,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,855 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 48,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,692 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,081 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 30,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

cut to offside front tyre side wall

nearside front tyre perished/cracked

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,214 miles

Oil leak

nearside tyre side wall scrubbed

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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AJ02 XXS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ02 XXS, 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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AJ02 XXS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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