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KL02 JFA

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,018 mi
Last recorded130,018 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 JFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 130,018 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,271 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 127,802 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front number plate loose

offside front lower wind screen stone chipped

Pass 21 Jul 2021 125,269 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 125,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread very perished and cracked, showing cords in areas on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread very perished and cracked, down to cords in areas on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 124,080 miles

Front head light lenses srtarting to defract beam polish for next year

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 19 Mar 2019 124,080 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front head light lenses srtarting to defract beam polish for next year

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,963 miles

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

rear brake pads worn?

Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,896 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,707 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp beam patterns weak at time of test.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 100,496 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,085 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 81,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,809 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 48,671 miles

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

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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KL02 JFA 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 87%.

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 KL02 JFA, 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 KL02 JFA registered?

KL02 JFA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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