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BD02 JMX

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,645 mi
Last recorded125,645 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 JMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 125,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 119,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine managment light on

nsf and osf tyres inner sidewalls cracking but not showing cords

rear exhaust corroaded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 113,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,353 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on exhaust,rear shock absorbers and floor

Fail 2 Jul 2013 104,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F Indicator lamp is full of water

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 95,564 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear exhaust silencer is DET

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,564 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer is DET

Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,005 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 84,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,980 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 Jun 2010 73,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,312 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,488 miles

child booster seat fitted †front brake pads look low

Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,385 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 JMX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

BD02 JMX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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