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HJ02 OXF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,083 mi
Last recorded145,083 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 OXF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 145,083 miles

Chassis area's corroded at rear

Exhaust system corroded

Floor area's corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill area's corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2025 145,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis area's corroded at rear

Exhaust system corroded

Floor area's corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill area's corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 140,983 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill area's corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 136,271 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer sills corroded

n/s head light slightly loose

Fail 6 Feb 2023 136,252 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer sills corroded

n/s head light slightly loose

Pass 21 Jan 2022 131,238 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake out of adjustment

Outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 19 Jan 2022 131,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake out of adjustment

Outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 5 Mar 2020 128,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 128,503 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 127,276 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,400 miles

outer sill covers cfitted , not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,975 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 110,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed

both rear trailing arm bushes have wear

front exhaust flexi weak

rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and broken

rear shock absorber casings corroded

surface corrosion to floor pans

Pass 26 Mar 2015 107,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension joints corroded

brake discs showing signs of corosion

front and rear floor pan showing signs of corosion

front subframe bushes worn

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear shock absorbers and spring mounts corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 103,709 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension ball joints coroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer coroded

surface corosion on front and rear floor pans

surface corosion on power steering pipes

Fail 27 Mar 2013 99,588 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion showing to o/s front and rear underside floors

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,588 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion showing to o/s front and rear underside floors

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 89,934 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 83,402 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,945 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,597 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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HJ02 OXF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 HJ02 OXF, 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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HJ02 OXF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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