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KB51 GKJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,746 mi
Last recorded156,746 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 GKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 156,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 156,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 149,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 143,934 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 143,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 139,062 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jan 2015 134,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 134,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 129,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

headlight condition starting to affect beam image

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 125,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 119,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 111,823 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 105,786 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both rear tyres slightly feathered

oil leak from sump gasket?

Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,786 miles

both rear tyres slightly feathered

oil leak from sump gasket?

Pass 12 Jan 2009 97,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 85,373 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front pads getting low and discs ridged

nearside tyre feathered on both edges and close to legel limit 215/55/16 93w

Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,282 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2006 66,353 miles

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

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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KB51 GKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KB51 GKJ, 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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KB51 GKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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