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ST02 JFZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,865 mi
Last recorded137,865 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 JFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 137,865 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 137,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,479 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 135,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 127,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

leak of die from air conditioning pipework behind front bumper

nail in nearside reat tyre

rear tyres wearing more so on inner edges

slight brake drag from offside rear brake

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

watter in offside front indicator lens

Pass 27 Mar 2012 127,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

leak of die from air conditioning pipework behind front bumper

nail in nearside reat tyre

rear tyres wearing more so on inner edges

slight brake drag from offside rear brake

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

watter in offside front indicator lens

Pass 18 Apr 2011 118,809 miles

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

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

slight play in bushes at both rear hubs

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2010 105,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2009 90,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,053 miles

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

both front and rear number plates showing slight deteriation

Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,456 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 63,456 miles

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

near side front tyre showing wear on outside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2006 50,397 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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ST02 JFZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

ST02 JFZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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