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GX02 KFA

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,106 mi
Last recorded142,106 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 KFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 142,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 135,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 135,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 129,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 122,182 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 111,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken & outer casing corroded

small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2011 101,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play to nsr suspension bushes

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 101,603 miles

play to nsr suspension bushes

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,902 miles

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

play to rear ns suspension bushes

rear disc pads worn very low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,506 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,533 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,305 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,036 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

oil leak

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 KFA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GX02 KFA, 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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What year was GX02 KFA registered?

GX02 KFA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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