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A7 KFE

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

122,112 mi
Last recorded122,112 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 122,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 119,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 118,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,868 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 116,867 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f and rear of both sides corroded under plastic sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 115,997 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,690 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,712 miles

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of sills

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,620 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,282 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,559 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,052 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,189 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,400 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,973 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,079 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,939 miles

all tyres split on inner walls

Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,514 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,705 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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A7 KFE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A7 KFE, 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 A7 KFE registered?

A7 KFE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is A7 KFE safe to buy?

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