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SA02 KZF

2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,033 mi
Last recorded101,033 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 KZF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Tid
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jan 2016 101,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 89,367 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Aug 2011 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,483 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wiper slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,182 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 67,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2008 57,034 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 56,868 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 48,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,771 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Tid?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
10,679
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Registration plate lamp not working 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 12
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 12
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SA02 KZF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 100,003 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 Vector Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA02 KZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA02 KZF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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