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EX02 XFC

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,183 mi
Last recorded93,183 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 XFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2016 93,183 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

N/S/R + O/S rear tyres perrishing

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)

Rear exhaust box outer cover rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2015 88,067 miles

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

N/S/R + O/S/R tyres perrishing

O/S/R outer sill rusty

Rear exhaust box outer cover getting rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,067 miles

N/S/R + O/S/R tyres perrishing

O/S/R outer sill rusty

Rear exhaust box outer cover getting rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,260 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 83,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,038 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 182,225 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,081 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,339 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 70,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,026 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,029 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,102 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 XFC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX02 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

EX02 XFC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is EX02 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 XFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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