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WJ02 OSF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,890 mi
Last recorded89,890 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 89,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust getting very rusty

headlight images deteriorating

rear suspension components getting rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2023 88,571 miles

All underbody and components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 88,569 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All underbody and components heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,954 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

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

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

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

all indicators bit white

em light on

headlamp images deteriorating

rear silencer deteriorating

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes and ferrules have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 89,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes and ferrules have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,429 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 86,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,495 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 85,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Evidence of fouling / possibly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 83,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on lock to lock check (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Evidence of fouling / possibly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,906 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Mil light on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt starting to fray

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 81,869 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Mil light on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt starting to fray

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,422 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,892 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,818 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,400 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,442 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 34,970 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 OSF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OSF, 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 OSF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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