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KL02 JGY

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

124,347 mi
Last recorded124,347 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 JGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,347 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 120,885 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 120,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 116,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 112,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 103,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 92,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,230 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,150 miles

headlamp patterns/outputs deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,598 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,035 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,183 miles

headlamp beam images deteriorating

Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp beam images deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,344 miles

slight play in o/s rear suspension arm bush

Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,543 miles

slight play in o/s rear suspension arm outer bush

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,904 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 32,471 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 32,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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
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KL02 JGY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

KL02 JGY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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