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KL02 EYJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,609 mi
Last recorded164,609 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 EYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 164,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 164,608 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 158,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 151,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 151,946 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 148,152 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 148,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 140,533 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 135,799 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 135,799 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 129,974 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 129,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 125,969 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 118,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 115,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 112,204 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 103,511 miles

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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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KL02 EYJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KL02 EYJ, 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 KL02 EYJ registered?

KL02 EYJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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