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KW02 CGE

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,117 mi
Last recorded144,117 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 CGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 144,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 144,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 135,033 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 126,703 miles

Exhaust backbox crroded

Oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Feb 2014 126,698 miles

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

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

Exhaust backbox crroded

Oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Feb 2013 114,685 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,001 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 90,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 79,950 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,422 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 56,422 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,376 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,755 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)

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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KW02 CGE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KW02 CGE, 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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KW02 CGE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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