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AJ02 ZCX

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,124 mi
Last recorded138,124 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ZCX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 138,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 133,005 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 128,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 121,555 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 119,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 119,059 miles

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 115,156 miles

Front Tyres both sides wearing on outer edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Smoke test too clean for reading

Pass 18 May 2016 110,674 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 105,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 May 2015 105,596 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 100,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 94,653 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 89,260 miles

inner wheel tub liners fitted

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 16 May 2011 85,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 May 2011 85,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 May 2010 80,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 80,335 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 74,245 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 67,248 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 67,246 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 56,766 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 45,534 miles

Cut in N/S front outer tyre wall

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Refiited fuel line near filter

Pass 15 May 2006 45,534 miles

Cut in N/S front outer tyre wall

Refiited fuel line near filter

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 ZCX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

AJ02 ZCX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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