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BRZ 1004

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,281 mi
Last recorded93,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 1004
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 93,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 91,107 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,947 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 86,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 84,220 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,180 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,919 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 May 2018 73,192 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

outer sill sections show corrosion / sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2018 73,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

outer sill sections show corrosion / sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,351 miles

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)

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,351 miles

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

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

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

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)

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

rear wiper blade does not clear the rear screen effectively

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,647 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 71,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,554 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 66,554 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,766 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,225 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,127 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,970 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,717 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,697 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2007 38,697 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2006 30,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,016 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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BRZ 1004 is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BRZ 1004, 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 BRZ 1004 registered?

BRZ 1004 is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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