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WK02 XBF

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,749 mi
Last recorded177,749 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 XBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 177,749 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front whell arch damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deterioraed

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2022 177,749 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front whell arch damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deterioraed

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2021 161,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner both sides subframe bushes deteriorating

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear x2 registration lights dim

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2019 132,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake grabbing slightly when applied

Pass 13 Oct 2018 110,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,057 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Side skirts fitted stopping inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 26 Aug 2016 81,929 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap corrorded (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Side skirts fitted stopping inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,242 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box badly rusted.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 78,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens diffused (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens diffused (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust box badly rusted.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,514 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,425 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,102 miles

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

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

exhaust rear system corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,255 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,255 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2008 60,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,986 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,082 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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WK02 XBF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WK02 XBF, 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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WK02 XBF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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