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MK02 BJY

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,394 mi
Last recorded77,394 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 BJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 77,394 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 77,394 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,223 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 76,223 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,676 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side & N/side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side & N/S Tarnished & frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/Side & N/Side discs pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear tyre misshaped & casing cracking

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/Side & N/Side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both O/Side & N/Side Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 73,674 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear discs pitted (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side & N/side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side & N/S Tarnished & frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/Side & N/Side discs pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear tyre misshaped & casing cracking

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/Side & N/Side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both O/Side & N/Side Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 71,878 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shocks rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has cracks too side walls and in tread

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 May 2018 71,878 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shocks rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has cracks too side walls and in tread

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 May 2017 69,266 miles

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

N/S/R tyre wall damaged

Fail 22 May 2017 69,266 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S/R tyre wall damaged

Pass 16 May 2016 66,237 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 66,237 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,854 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 61,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 57,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,454 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 53,277 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 53,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 50,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,578 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 39,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,884 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,191 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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MK02 BJY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MK02 BJY, 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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MK02 BJY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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