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DJ02 ACJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,468 mi
Last recorded55,468 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ02 ACJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 55,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper perished

Fail 28 May 2024 55,292 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective Lower gearbox mount failed and bolt missing ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper perished

Pass 10 May 2023 47,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit - centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light is illuminated - pre 2003

transmission warning light is illuminated

Fail 30 Nov 2022 47,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water coming out of bonnet onto engine - washer jet bodies damaged (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light illuminated - pre july 2003

front wiper blades poor

gearbox warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Nov 2021 45,965 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,415 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 41,755 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 41,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,683 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,986 miles

front brake pads getting low [1'6mm]

Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,031 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,836 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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DJ02 ACJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DJ02 ACJ, 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 DJ02 ACJ registered?

DJ02 ACJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2002.

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