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KP02 NVC

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,663 mi
Last recorded140,663 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 NVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 140,663 miles

front tyres close to limit, (2mm)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 140,663 miles

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

front tyres close to limit, (2mm)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 127,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 121,785 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 114,408 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 114,408 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 105,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 105,640 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 94,757 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 60,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 47,257 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 47,257 miles

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

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

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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KP02 NVC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP02 NVC, 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 KP02 NVC registered?

KP02 NVC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is KP02 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP02 NVC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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