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EX02 SKF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

131,573 mi
Last recorded131,573 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 131,573 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward rear trailing arm bushes have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 131,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward rear trailing arm bushes have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 130,643 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,575 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 128,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 127,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 127,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,102 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 126,102 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 124,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 123,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 122,104 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 121,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 121,159 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,523 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 119,596 miles

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2012 118,727 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 118,029 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 117,359 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall that is not deep enough to reach chords

Fail 16 Jul 2010 117,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall that is not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 14 Dec 2009 116,273 miles

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

n/s front tyre slight damage

Pass 16 Dec 2008 115,879 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 115,168 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2007 106,792 miles

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

rear pads getting low

slight corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

Fail 12 May 2007 106,792 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre on 2mm and worn on outter edge

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,056 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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EX02 SKF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 EX02 SKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX02 SKF registered?

EX02 SKF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is EX02 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 SKF shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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