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WJ02 MXY

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,107 mi
Last recorded128,107 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 128,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 128,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near and Offside inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured beside weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 126,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL wheels distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 126,124 miles

Emissions not tested engine temperature not hot enough to start emissions test but catalyst has a continuous oil leak onto it (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near and Offside lenses defective (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine extensive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing Near and Offside (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking onto the exhaust catalyst section and leaving a significant puddle on the floor (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 107,046 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,576 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,689 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,082 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 91,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 84,278 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,740 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,895 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,358 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,584 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 19,417 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 10,062 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 MXY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MXY, 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 MXY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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