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N23 JCR

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,406 mi
Last recorded65,406 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 JCR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 65,406 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 64,595 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 64,593 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 58,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished /cracked

Offside Front tyre badly perished/split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 58,074 miles

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

oil leaking from engine.

Fail 23 May 2017 58,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

oil leaking from engine.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,446 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 56,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,622 miles

oil leaking from engine.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,069 miles

oil leaking from engine area.

Pass 30 May 2013 51,306 miles

front lower engine stabilizer bush worn

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine onto suspension bush

Fail 23 May 2013 51,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front lower engine stabilizer bush worn

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine onto suspension bush

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,382 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on fuel pipes under vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,568 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded.

damage to near side front tyre wall.

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,073 miles

centre centre lap belt cover missing

centre o/s seat belt slight fraying

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,320 miles

small chip in front screen

Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,222 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,869 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 25,756 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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N23 JCR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N23 JCR, 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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N23 JCR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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