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WJ02 MXN

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,361 mi
Last recorded128,361 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 128,361 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 128,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 128,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 128,174 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 127,742 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 127,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,799 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached dented (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 126,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached dented (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower inop and lense broken

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 125,442 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 125,442 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 112,556 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 112,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 108,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 104,510 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 104,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,702 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Jul 2008 80,163 miles

both front wipers perished.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 73,323 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,767 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006

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

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 MXN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WJ02 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

WJ02 MXN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is WJ02 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ02 MXN shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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