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FY02 OOJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

165,328 mi
Last recorded165,328 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 OOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 165,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 164,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear hub joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fr subframe rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 163,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 162,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 161,523 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 161,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 158,010 miles

slight blow on exhaust

under vehicle painted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 156,217 miles

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2019 153,514 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 151,216 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

slight blowing from exhaust near cat

Pass 5 Apr 2017 147,469 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 143,934 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 141,007 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

worn wiper blades

Fail 9 Apr 2015 141,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

worn wiper blades

Pass 8 Apr 2014 137,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2013 133,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 129,644 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 125,758 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 125,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 122,437 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 122,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 120,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 116,573 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 112,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 107,452 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FY02 OOJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FY02 OOJ, 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

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What year was FY02 OOJ registered?

FY02 OOJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is FY02 OOJ safe to buy?

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