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KV02 ORC

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,107 mi
Last recorded107,107 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 ORC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 107,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 107,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 101,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 97,616 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tailbox corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 96,589 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 91,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 81,203 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,435 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front fog lamp not worknig

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,322 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise nearside front cv gaitor weeping grease.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,414 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise nearside front outer cv gaitor weeping grease.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Oil leak

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise front wipers smearing screen.

advise nearside front outer cv gaitor weeping grease.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,075 miles

advise both rear tyres perrished.

advise front brake discs lipped and worn and just on legal limits.

advise nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

advise nearside outer cv gaitor weeping grease.

advise nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

advise offside front tyre wearing low on 2mm.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 16 May 2011 59,495 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2010 55,619 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 55,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 50,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,766 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,164 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KV02 ORC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KV02 ORC, 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 KV02 ORC registered?

KV02 ORC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is KV02 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV02 ORC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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