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KP02 NWU

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,305 mi
Last recorded111,305 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 NWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 111,305 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 29 Jun 2013 111,305 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,604 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 98,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads very low & discs worn

Fail 22 Jun 2010 83,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads very low & discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,549 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2008 70,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,096 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit.advise immediate replacement

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner side wall,also worn on outer edge,advise replacement

Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,240 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall [advise only]

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge [advise only]

Pass 28 Jun 2005 48,500 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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KP02 NWU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

KP02 NWU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is KP02 NWU safe to buy?

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