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KF02 XYB

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,001 mi
Last recorded128,001 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 XYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 128,001 miles

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

brake pipes under vehicle slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,477 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower stabilizer ()

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

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2019 122,473 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower stabilizer ()

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

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,662 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,181 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 102,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,101 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,912 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,843 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 70,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,770 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,620 miles

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

covers over door sills

Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,379 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2008 51,328 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 51,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,639 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,020 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 XYB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc 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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

KF02 XYB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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