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E6 RJA

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,318 mi
Last recorded117,318 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 RJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 117,318 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 117,318 miles

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 116,931 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 116,931 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 116,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 116,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 116,754 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,700 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 114,700 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 110,412 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,075 miles

Nearside Front head lamp beam image poor

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front head lamp beam image poor

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,960 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,174 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,976 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 96,973 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,913 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 91,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 81,668 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,224 miles

nearside front tyre feathring on inside edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,269 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 47,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 35,521 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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E6 RJA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E6 RJA, 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 E6 RJA registered?

E6 RJA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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The MOT history for E6 RJA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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