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FN02 LNE

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,579 mi
Last recorded149,579 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 LNE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 149,579 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 149,578 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 144,840 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s/r lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing o/s/r lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 138,319 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 131,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 124,014 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre and rear exhaust boxs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 124,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre and rear exhaust boxs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 115,374 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 115,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,735 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,339 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 86,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 63,437 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,078 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 61,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 53,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,900 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,038 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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FN02 LNE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FN02 LNE, 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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FN02 LNE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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