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SK02 XEG

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,947 mi
Last recorded164,947 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 XEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 164,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe from front going to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 164,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe from front going to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 155,301 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 155,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 140,745 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 115,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,919 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 93,346 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 89,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 82,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,766 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 XEG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SK02 XEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK02 XEG registered?

SK02 XEG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is SK02 XEG safe to buy?

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