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VO02 EJD

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

184,854 mi
Last recorded184,854 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 EJD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 184,854 miles

Exhaust system corroding and slight blow

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Offside Front Fog lamp loose

Rear O/S and N/S Brake baking plates corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2025 180,477 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front All suspension compotes corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear All suspension compotes corroding

Rear O/S and N/S brake backing plate corroding

Water leak from radiator

Fail 14 Apr 2025 180,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front All suspension compotes corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear All suspension compotes corroding

Rear O/S and N/S brake backing plate corroding

Water leak from radiator

Pass 25 Apr 2024 175,778 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stalk/buckle deteriorated (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe/chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main floor section corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm/hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded/all rear suspension bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2024 175,740 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe/chassis leg as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stalk/buckle deteriorated (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe/chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main floor section corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm/hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded/all rear suspension bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2023 169,962 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear centre suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 21 Apr 2023 169,961 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mount as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component insecure pipe as marked/fouling driveshaft on offside (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear centre suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 165,224 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2021 160,898 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged front power steering cooler damaged. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

both rears and offside front shock absorbers light corrosion.

exhaust system deterioated.

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2021 160,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rears. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged front power steering cooler damaged. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

both rears and offside front shock absorbers light corrosion.

exhaust system deterioated.

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 158,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

power steering cooler damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2020 158,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

power steering cooler damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2019 151,504 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sills covers fitted on both sides front to rear, not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Apr 2019 151,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play As marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sills covers fitted on both sides front to rear, not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2018 145,781 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 145,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 140,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted

exhaust system very corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 140,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 135,093 miles

Nearside Rear has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 13 Apr 2016 135,093 miles

Nearside Rear has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2015 125,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 114,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 106,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,732 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Some play in both N/S and O/S rear hub bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,936 miles

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)

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 34,721 miles

both front tyres getting low. †nearside front on 3mm, offside front on 4mm.

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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VO02 EJD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 VO02 EJD, 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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VO02 EJD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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