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SL02 JNK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,533 mi
Last recorded72,533 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 JNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,533 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 72,533 miles

Central Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement interior parking brake lever (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,939 miles

Centre Rear brake lamp bulb out

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

front flex brake hoses corroded

heat shield loose advise

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 56,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Rear brake lamp bulb out

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

front flex brake hoses corroded

heat shield loose advise

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 39,833 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2011 37,384 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,141 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 30,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,414 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SOME WEAR ON OUTSIDE EDGE ALSO N/S REAR TYRE HAS WEAR

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 15,197 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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SL02 JNK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL02 JNK, 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 SL02 JNK registered?

SL02 JNK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is SL02 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL02 JNK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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