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WK02 JBA

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,540 mi
Last recorded140,540 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 JBA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on union (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

tail box skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 133,116 miles

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

tail box skin is deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 124,935 miles

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

tailbox skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 124,935 miles

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

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

Oil leak

tailbox skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,405 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 118,405 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 110,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 104,365 miles

tailbox skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,447 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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,910 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 72,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,121 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WK02 JBA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK02 JBA, 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 WK02 JBA registered?

WK02 JBA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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