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KW02 EKA

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,686 mi
Last recorded111,686 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 EKA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,686 miles

Front both front drop links have play

Front front discs thin (pads ok)

Rear both rear tyres out of shape and cracking slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,754 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,846 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 83,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,400 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 77,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 72,706 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 72,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 69,645 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 69,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 66,809 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

SLIGHT WEATHER DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,809 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

SLIGHT WEATHER DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 29 May 2009 58,836 miles

chip zone b @10mm

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nsf seat belt slight fraying

slight distortion fr plate

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 May 2007 41,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,963 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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KW02 EKA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KW02 EKA, 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 KW02 EKA registered?

KW02 EKA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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