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WJ02 MJK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,583 mi
Last recorded83,583 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 83,583 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly defective

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 83,583 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly defective

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 75,683 miles

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

exhaust corroded ,rear mount broken

Pass 17 Jan 2022 68,170 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 68,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,998 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 42,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,938 miles

n/s/f o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 24 Aug 2016 41,938 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,630 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,783 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED/PERISHED

Fail 19 Aug 2014 38,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED/PERISHED

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,033 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,488 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 25,474 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,792 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 12,490 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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WJ02 MJK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ02 MJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ02 MJK registered?

WJ02 MJK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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