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BD02 JKV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,023 mi
Last recorded150,023 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 JKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 150,023 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

both headlamps slightly dull

Pass 31 Jan 2014 144,996 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating!

Fail 28 Jan 2014 144,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating!

Pass 29 Jan 2013 134,579 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 134,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 112,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2011 112,694 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 99,624 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 93,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,262 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,475 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BD02 JKV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD02 JKV, 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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BD02 JKV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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