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SK02 XET

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,050 mi
Last recorded197,050 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 XET
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 197,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes perishing (all) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 197,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes perishing (all) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 167,641 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 150,735 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 130,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded and rear (2.3.2)

Front and rear brake pipes and hose ferrules coated in grease

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine oil filter housing ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 130,804 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded and rear (2.3.2)

Front and rear brake pipes and hose ferrules coated in grease

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine oil filter housing ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,583 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,219 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 101,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,490 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,418 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,747 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,200 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 37,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XET is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XET, 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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SK02 XET is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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