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SK02 XDR

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,516 mi
Last recorded101,516 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 XDR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 101,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,387 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2015 96,387 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,464 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 90,464 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 84,312 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 84,312 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,355 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,188 miles

engine noisy

Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,946 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 67,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,267 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 62,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,790 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres are worn on outside edge

Offside and nearside rear tyres tread limit is low

Fail 7 Oct 2005 31,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 31,713 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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SK02 XDR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SK02 XDR, 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 SK02 XDR registered?

SK02 XDR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is SK02 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK02 XDR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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