MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Both rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear and chassis pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)
rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)
Both rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear and chassis pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Engine light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Condition of rear tyres
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box corroded
coil springs corroded
crack in screen
drivers seatbelt frayed
headlamp lenses poor
metal brake pipes corroded in places
o/s/f tyre poor
rear brake discs corroded
wipers poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear silencer slightly corroded,(outer skin only).
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
both numberplate lamps dull
exhaust system deteriorating
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s front position lamp dull
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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AJ02 XXU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 2002.
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