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WJ02 MXM

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,774 mi
Last recorded176,774 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 176,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 169,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 162,501 miles

rear suspension rose joints have slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2017 156,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 153,334 miles

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

Engine light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 153,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all four tyres are snow tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2015 148,612 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2014 144,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 139,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 139,616 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 137,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 126,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 112,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres close to tread warning bars.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 112,904 miles

all four tyres close to tread warning bars.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 98,240 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,760 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit in centre

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge offside rear is bold on inner edge

slight fluffing on offside rear seatbelt

Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,367 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 66,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 47,744 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 MXM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MXM, 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 WJ02 MXM registered?

WJ02 MXM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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