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AF02 JBO

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,046 mi
Last recorded86,046 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,230 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,785 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

rear section of exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,286 miles

off side rear tyre is perished

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,021 miles

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 17 Mar 2014 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,045 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 69,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,667 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,495 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,019 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,148 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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AF02 JBO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF02 JBO, 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 AF02 JBO registered?

AF02 JBO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AF02 JBO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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