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JWO 87N

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,423 mi
Last recorded110,423 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWO 87N
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 110,423 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine management light on.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 110,423 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine management light on.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 110,334 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 110,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 109,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 109,846 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 109,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 109,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 109,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring split (1.6 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,303 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,307 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,420 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,105 miles

Rear silencer box outer skin deteriorating but no gas leaks

Fail 17 Jun 2015 106,105 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer box outer skin deteriorating but no gas leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,118 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box outerskin deteriorating but no gas leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2013 103,805 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front c.v boots loose but secure and prevent dirt

fuel filter corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 101,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,601 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 97,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,648 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 60,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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JWO 87N is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JWO 87N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWO 87N registered?

JWO 87N is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is JWO 87N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWO 87N shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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