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PF02 VVK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

157,732 mi
Last recorded157,732 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 VVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 157,732 miles

All indicators showing white light.

Fail 20 Feb 2026 157,730 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Outer sill badly corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Outer sill badly corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All indicators showing white light.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 155,938 miles

poor image both headlamps

Pass 29 Jun 2020 155,263 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 150,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 145,142 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 143,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 141,177 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2015 135,246 miles

poor image both headlamps

Pass 30 Jul 2014 128,474 miles

front subframe mounting bushs getting perished

Pass 17 Jul 2013 120,405 miles

slight play n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushs

small cut n/s rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,172 miles

n/s and o/s front track control arm rear bushs getting worn

poor image both headlamps

Pass 25 Jul 2011 103,682 miles

Front subframe bushes getting worn.

Power steering pipes getting corroded.

Rear brake flexs to calipers getting corroded.

Rear exaust box getting corroded.

Rear hub top mounting bushes getting worn.

Rear trailing arm bushes getting worn.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 96,846 miles

front and rear brake discs getting corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,992 miles

front and rear discs getting corroded

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2008 82,140 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,655 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,472 miles

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

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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PF02 VVK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 PF02 VVK, 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 PF02 VVK registered?

PF02 VVK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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The MOT history for PF02 VVK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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