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J40 CFB

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,441 mi
Last recorded93,441 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 CFB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 93,441 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 90,598 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 87,536 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,063 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 84,536 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,684 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 78,158 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,418 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,712 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 61,013 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,013 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,384 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 50,384 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,576 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 35,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,489 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 27,753 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J40 CFB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J40 CFB, 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 J40 CFB registered?

J40 CFB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for J40 CFB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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