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J111 UNC

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,419 mi
Last recorded105,419 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 UNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 105,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 102,134 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 102,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,244 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust at rear

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 99,240 miles

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

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

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

Advanced corrosion on exhaust at rear

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,596 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,596 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall shows signs of runflat damage advise replacement

Fail 19 Sep 2017 97,185 miles

Fuel tank leaking underside of tank wet (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall shows signs of runflat damage advise replacement

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,441 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 93,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 90,703 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 82,131 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 82,129 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 79,371 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 75,821 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,166 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,862 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,944 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 47,063 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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J111 UNC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J111 UNC, 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 J111 UNC registered?

J111 UNC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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