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BD02 JJU

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,390 mi
Last recorded134,390 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 JJU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 134,390 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 134,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,162 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 134,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 134,115 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 134,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 133,766 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 133,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 133,274 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 129,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 127,807 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,222 miles

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

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,238 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2015 115,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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)

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

exhaust is deteriated

slight oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2014 105,594 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 105,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,901 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 96,900 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,733 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,465 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,854 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 75,854 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,942 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,733 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 13 Apr 2006 46,037 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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BD02 JJU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BD02 JJU, 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 BD02 JJU registered?

BD02 JJU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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