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WJ02 MJY

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,791 mi
Last recorded177,791 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 177,791 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 168,352 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 168,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 161,576 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 158,988 miles

EML on vehicle first date of use before 01/07/03

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 153,101 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 144,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 135,844 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 135,840 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective headlamp levelling sensor broken at offside front suspension arm (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective headlamp levelling sensor linkage broken at offside rear suspension arm (1.7.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 115,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlight self leveling device broken on o/s lower arm

Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,025 miles

Front brake imbalance on limit of 25%.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,156 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2012 106,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 100,704 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,686 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,758 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 84,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,857 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

uneven wear front tyres

wear rear tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,282 miles

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

h/brake long

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2006 55,127 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 MJY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJY, 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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WJ02 MJY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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