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KL02 JFU

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,861 mi
Last recorded149,861 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 JFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,861 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 149,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 140,662 miles

Nearside headlamp glass deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp glass deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 140,662 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure squab (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play pinch bolt loose (2.1.5)

Nearside headlamp glass deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp glass deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,067 miles

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

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

off side seat belt stalk sticking somtimes

Fail 2 Sep 2014 127,422 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off side seat belt stalk sticking somtimes

Pass 15 Jul 2013 112,230 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,780 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,787 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,886 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 69,742 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,085 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,592 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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KL02 JFU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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