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HJ02 OXG

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,973 mi
Last recorded107,973 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 OXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 107,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside front V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 107,969 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside front V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,178 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Not Thin) just low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange area and central exhaust corroded and rear mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed V.slight (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 98,317 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded, rear mount defective/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear sidewall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 98,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded, rear mount defective/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear sidewall slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,203 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases V.slight/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 91,203 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases V.slight/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,765 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,042 miles

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,508 miles

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,081 miles

Corrosion On Rear Silencer

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,524 miles

Corrosion on rear Silencer

Pass 11 Mar 2014 78,683 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,050 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 75,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,677 miles

Rear silenser corrodid but not leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,959 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,031 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,986 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,889 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 OXG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OXG, 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 HJ02 OXG registered?

HJ02 OXG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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