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EX02 XDV

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,286 mi
Last recorded109,286 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 XDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,286 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 104,926 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 104,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,476 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 88,829 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 88,829 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2008 80,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,143 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 72,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 68,574 miles

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

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 XDV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

EX02 XDV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is EX02 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 XDV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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