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PKZ 2198

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,707 mi
Last recorded59,707 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKZ 2198
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,385cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine worning lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,329 miles

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

engine worning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,961 miles

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

left rear tyre cracking/deteriating in tread/side wall

right rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2008 48,954 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

left rear tyre cracking/deteriating in tread/side wall

right front tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,484 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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PKZ 2198 is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PKZ 2198, 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 PKZ 2198 registered?

PKZ 2198 is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is PKZ 2198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKZ 2198 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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