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X2 PDS

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,555 mi
Last recorded62,555 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 PDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 62,555 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 60,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyres perished

Pass 14 Dec 2023 59,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 56,878 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 56,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 55,746 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 53,592 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,024 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 52,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,039 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,161 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 48,995 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 48,099 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,820 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,656 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,906 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,351 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,137 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 38,137 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,205 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,144 miles

both rear tyre walls splitting.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 33,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyre walls splitting.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 27,926 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 27,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,570 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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X2 PDS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X2 PDS, 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 X2 PDS registered?

X2 PDS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is X2 PDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X2 PDS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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