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EF02 XVA

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

210,264 mi
Last recorded210,264 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 XVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 210,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 201,349 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 201,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front numberplate damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 190,693 miles

1 of the rear exhaust mounts broken/rear exhaust in poor condition

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

offside and nearside headlight aims poor

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 176,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty,rear silencer deteriorated and front mounting broken

n/s front headlamp/indicator/bumper taped up

n/s front tyre wearing on both edge's

o/s front tyre worn on both edge's and low tread

windscreen chiped

Fail 7 Mar 2013 176,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty,rear silencer deteriorated and front mounting broken

n/s front headlamp/indicator/bumper taped up

n/s front tyre wearing on both edge's

o/s front tyre worn on both edge's and low tread

windscreen chiped

Pass 7 Feb 2012 165,393 miles

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

chips to windscreen

nearside front seatbelt is slightly frayed

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2011 156,023 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 148,609 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 148,609 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 128,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Aug 2007 111,083 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 97,472 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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EF02 XVA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 EF02 XVA, 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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EF02 XVA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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