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GX02 KDO

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,320 mi
Last recorded152,320 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 KDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 152,320 miles

advise front number plate slight damage

advise rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 152,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise front number plate slight damage

advise rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 136,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHING - BEGINNING TO SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 118,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR METAL PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective BEAM IMAGE NOT VISIBLE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective BEAM IMAGE NOT VISIBLE. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHING - BEGINNING TO SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust rear box corroding on outer casing

Fail 24 Oct 2017 100,755 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps have no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust rear box corroding on outer casing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 83,232 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective Air bad illuminated on dash (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,255 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,761 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 42,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,589 miles

nsr osr tyres slightly worn inside edge

Fail 27 Jun 2011 35,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nsr osr tyres slightly worn inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,490 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,388 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,547 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 18,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 13,874 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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GX02 KDO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GX02 KDO, 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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GX02 KDO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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