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K4 FJL

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,039 mi
Last recorded86,039 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 FJL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 86,039 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,352 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 84,349 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,343 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 82,188 miles

sill trims fitted not allowing inspection of sills

underbody covered in wax oil

Fail 21 Oct 2019 82,153 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

sill trims fitted not allowing inspection of sills

underbody covered in wax oil

Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,406 miles

Nearside Rear slight play at arm

Offside Rear slight play at arm

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,976 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,973 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,409 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,604 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 44,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,622 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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K4 FJL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K4 FJL, 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 K4 FJL registered?

K4 FJL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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