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WK02 XBS

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,889 mi
Last recorded142,889 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 XBS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 142,889 miles

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

Oil leakng onto exh.cat. (fire hazard)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 142,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leakng onto exh.cat. (fire hazard)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 137,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 131,876 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cut but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Jun 2011 130,637 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to o/s/f tyre side wall no cord exposed

sill covers fitted at time of test

wear and deterioration on front brake discs

wear and deterioration on rear brake discs

Fail 16 Apr 2010 119,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 16 Apr 2010 119,660 miles

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,466 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 102,466 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 83,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 77,706 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 77,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 63,173 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 XBS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK02 XBS, 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 WK02 XBS registered?

WK02 XBS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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