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KF02 XWL

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,650 mi
Last recorded119,650 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 XWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 119,650 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 104,870 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 104,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 91,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,653 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 79,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear through clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

middle & rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2020 72,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,590 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,797 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,087 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall perished & cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,355 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,362 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover insecure

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,289 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,552 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 39,808 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,685 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,852 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 XWL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

KF02 XWL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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