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AJ02 XXZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,077 mi
Last recorded184,077 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 184,077 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 179,820 miles

MIL Lamp on

Fail 19 Nov 2014 179,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

MIL Lamp on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 173,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 166,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bottom of servo wet

engine oil leak

m i light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 157,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 152,092 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 149,451 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 139,716 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)

Pass 16 May 2008 131,238 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 131,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2007 119,713 miles

nearside rear roadwheel distorted

Pass 24 May 2006 108,274 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2005 100,113 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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AJ02 XXZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AJ02 XXZ, 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 AJ02 XXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ02 XXZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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