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KF02 XJD

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,230 mi
Last recorded131,230 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 XJD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 131,230 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 131,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 121,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 May 2012 120,819 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp adjustment warning light on

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

OBD warning lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 112,734 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

park brake not working on the NSR

Fail 4 Apr 2011 112,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

park brake not working on the NSR

Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,340 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 1 Aug 2008 88,050 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 88,010 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 74,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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 XJD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

KF02 XJD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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