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VXI 6280

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,126 mi
Last recorded114,126 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXI 6280
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 114,126 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 114,116 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 114,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 113,841 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective Front gearbox mounting is worn ()

Front Lower Front subframe both Rear bushes are cracking/split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr metal brake pipe on suspension arm is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 113,840 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Light on dash (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Gearbox mounting defective Front gearbox mounting is worn ()

Front Lower Front subframe both Rear bushes are cracking/split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr metal brake pipe on suspension arm is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,907 miles

Front subframe (rear) bushes both are worn

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsr chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box is rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 110,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front subframe (rear) bushes both are worn

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsr chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box is rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 108,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold has minor blow when cold (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Rear exhaust box rusty but not leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 105,312 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light osf indicator lamp missing outer lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear noplate seperating (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 105,295 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel tank vent hose not connected (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front drop links have play in them and osf low dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamp lens require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light osf indicator lamp missing outer lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear noplate seperating (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust section deteriorating.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust section deteriorating.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,866 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 5 Apr 2018 87,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,714 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has light scratch marks

Fail 16 Mar 2017 79,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has light scratch marks

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,613 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2015 58,793 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,880 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,039 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 41,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,952 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,818 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,008 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,708 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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VXI 6280 is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VXI 6280, 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 VXI 6280 registered?

VXI 6280 is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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