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EF02 XUP

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,136 mi
Last recorded137,136 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 XUP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 137,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,105 miles

Rear Flexy Hoses Have Slight Cracks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,472 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2011 104,478 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 100,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,970 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 94,970 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 85,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

front number plate is cracked.

offside front fog lamp glass is cracked.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 80,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2006 67,946 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 58,891 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)

offside front fog lamp glass cracked

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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EF02 XUP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF02 XUP, 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 EF02 XUP registered?

EF02 XUP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is EF02 XUP safe to buy?

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