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PK02 SKX

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,326 mi
Last recorded125,326 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 SKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 125,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mounting bracket corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear lamps, and both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive front, underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside nearside headlamp lens dull/deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

nearside front fog lamp insecure

nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,638 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 119,637 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,573 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 107,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 102,159 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,449 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,683 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 78,683 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,259 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,944 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,699 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 33,473 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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PK02 SKX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PK02 SKX, 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 PK02 SKX registered?

PK02 SKX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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