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EX02 SKJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,472 mi
Last recorded94,472 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 94,472 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,270 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 94,081 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,561 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 92,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 91,586 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 90,162 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 88,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 87,427 miles

N/S/R tyre beginning to wear on edge

Pass 15 May 2014 84,693 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 78,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 71,341 miles

N/S/F tyre just starting to wear on very inner edge.

O/S/F tyre has small cut in sidewall.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,849 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 51,713 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 51,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,125 miles

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

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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EX02 SKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX02 SKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX02 SKJ?

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What year was EX02 SKJ registered?

EX02 SKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is EX02 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 SKJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX02 SKJ have outstanding finance?

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