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GX02 KFO

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,311 mi
Last recorded160,311 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 160,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 145,796 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 145,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 138,560 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 19 Aug 2011 134,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 127,950 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 118,532 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 110,888 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 110,888 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2007 102,404 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2006 89,636 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 KFO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KFO, 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 KFO registered?

GX02 KFO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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