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KF02 XWP

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,148 mi
Last recorded145,148 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 XWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 145,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front going bold on the inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 145,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front going bold on the inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 137,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 132,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

restricted vision to various brake pipes

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 126,159 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,620 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY WORN ON EDGES, ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND LIPPED, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,877 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST AND LIPPED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,542 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,172 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,576 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 XWP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

KF02 XWP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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