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KF02 XEX

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,979 mi
Last recorded152,979 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 XEX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 152,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 152,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 152,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 152,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 152,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside gearbox leaking oil

Fail 29 Mar 2021 152,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside gearbox leaking oil

Pass 12 Mar 2020 151,661 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 151,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 149,263 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 145,993 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 141,479 miles

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

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

centre and rear silencer deteriorated

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Fail 16 Feb 2017 141,479 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

centre and rear silencer deteriorated

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 11 Mar 2016 137,596 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 132,631 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box and middle box outer shield rusting and coming away

Pass 12 Mar 2014 127,472 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm - 2mm on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 127,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm - 2mm on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 122,540 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 20 Feb 2012 120,731 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 116,109 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 111,747 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 102,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 96,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 80,372 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 62,878 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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KF02 XEX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF02 XEX registered?

KF02 XEX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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