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ST02 JAO

2002 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,134 mi
Last recorded74,134 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 JAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,134 miles

Engine management light on

Handbrake return springs missimg

Fail 25 Sep 2012 74,134 miles

Engine management light on

Handbrake return springs missimg

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 73,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,094 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 68,510 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2010 62,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,314 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,243 miles

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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ST02 JAO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST02 JAO, 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 ST02 JAO registered?

ST02 JAO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is ST02 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST02 JAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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