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FN02 LNP

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,027 mi
Last recorded216,027 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 LNP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 216,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to floor area's at bungs

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's - sill covers fitted

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating

rear suspension knock

Fail 7 Apr 2026 216,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing nuts missing from ball joint pinch bolt (5.3.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to floor area's at bungs

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's - sill covers fitted

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

rear suspension knock

Pass 22 Mar 2025 200,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - outer bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox/engine mounting deteriorated

nearside & offside - Macpherson strut top bearings noisy when rotated

nearside & offside - sill covers fitted

parking brake lever has travel

windscreen washers have a poor projection to the windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2025 200,894 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/engine mounting deteriorated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - outer bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside & offside - Macpherson strut top bearings noisy when rotated

nearside & offside - sill covers fitted

parking brake lever has travel

windscreen washers have a poor projection to the windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2024 185,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 167,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section - on limit now (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

oil residue engine and gearbox areas

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 5 Feb 2022 153,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 147,082 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 127,467 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 127,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam headlamp bulb replaced, wiring connection to plug repaired (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 92,763 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 92,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,313 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,591 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 67,591 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 61,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,415 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 56,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,112 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 LNP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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