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AF02 JCV

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,299 mi
Last recorded162,299 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 JCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 162,299 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering by exhaust (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

o s f Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2017 156,523 miles

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 156,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 151,185 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 145,422 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 145,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 140,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 140,099 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,534 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 134,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 126,403 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 120,974 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 115,394 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 115,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 109,981 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2009 109,981 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2008 103,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

engine noisey

Pass 19 Aug 2008 103,006 miles

Oil leak

engine noisey

Pass 14 Mar 2007 90,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side sun visor weak wwill not stay in up position

Pass 29 Mar 2006 84,028 miles

nearside sun visor will not stay inupright position

Fail 29 Mar 2006 84,028 miles

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside sun visor will not stay inupright position

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 JCV 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 57.1%.

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 AF02 JCV, 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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AF02 JCV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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