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WJ02 OSB

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,720 mi
Last recorded178,720 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 OSB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 178,720 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside outer door mirror plastic casing damaged

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

engine management light on

parking brake imbalance low n/s

rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Fail 3 Sep 2015 178,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside outer door mirror plastic casing damaged

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

engine management light on

parking brake imbalance low n/s

rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 172,252 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 172,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 163,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

offside front slight bearing noise?

rear exhaust slight deteriation and centre heat shield partially insecure

rear inner brake pads slightly worn

Fail 4 Sep 2013 163,201 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front slight bearing noise?

rear exhaust slight deteriation and centre heat shield partially insecure

rear inner brake pads slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 156,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s hanbrake lower effort

n/s rear seat belt stalk outer cover slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edges

o/s n/s front tyres getting low on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 156,177 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s hanbrake lower effort

n/s rear seat belt stalk outer cover slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edges

o/s n/s front tyres getting low on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 147,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge and low on inner

rear discs lipped and scored

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight movement in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2010 133,997 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 133,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 90,916 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 90,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,923 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,002 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,635 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,635 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 42,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WJ02 OSB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

WJ02 OSB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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