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KF02 XEW

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,263 mi
Last recorded111,263 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 XEW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 111,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 111,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 107,849 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reversing light lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens glass damaged

Rear outer exhaust skin rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2019 107,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reversing light lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens glass damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear outer exhaust skin rusty

heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,255 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,116 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,048 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,856 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,916 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 80,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,602 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 74,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,285 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

osf tyre cut

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2011 67,279 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

osf tyre cut

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 65,348 miles

Oil leak

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

osf tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 20 May 2009 63,247 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,677 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall(not to canvas)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,842 miles

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

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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KF02 XEW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KF02 XEW, 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 KF02 XEW registered?

KF02 XEW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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