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JJ02 ROE

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,148 mi
Last recorded164,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ02 ROE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 164,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 159,402 miles

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

Nearside front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding but not considered excessive

Fail 23 Oct 2024 159,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2023 154,672 miles

Nearside front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

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

Various rear suspension components corroding but not considered excessive

Fail 26 Oct 2023 154,668 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

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

Various rear suspension components corroding but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2022 148,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 142,869 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 142,865 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 140,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 135,636 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,078 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 126,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt large clip in stock (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,972 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,223 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 18,426 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 18,426 miles

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

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

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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JJ02 ROE is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 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 JJ02 ROE, 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 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JJ02 ROE registered?

JJ02 ROE is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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