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K100 KFF

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,636 mi
Last recorded54,636 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 KFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 54,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 52,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,590 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,241 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 49,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,899 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 47,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Lamp showing fault........ (1.6 (b))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front flexi hoses badly corroded ferrules....... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Lamp inop...... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All 4 rear flexi hoses badly corroded ferrules........ (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working rear fog lamps inop...... (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 45,762 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 45,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 45,049 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,071 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 44,071 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,397 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,345 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,602 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,023 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,881 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,698 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 20,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,575 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 13,465 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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K100 KFF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 K100 KFF, 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 K100 KFF registered?

K100 KFF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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