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J4 BNT

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,819 mi
Last recorded148,819 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 BNT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 148,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 140,794 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 139,286 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 129,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 115,128 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 115,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front no plate slightly damaged

some movement in steering rack mounts under load

Pass 28 Feb 2009 100,682 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 100,658 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres look under inflated.

Slight damege to centre exhaust heat shield.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,097 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,113 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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J4 BNT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J4 BNT, 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 J4 BNT registered?

J4 BNT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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