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FN02 LPZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,731 mi
Last recorded113,731 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 LPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 113,731 miles

headlamp beam images deteriorating.

movement in both rear upper suspension arm bushes.

rear exhaust box corroding.

rear road springs corroding.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 113,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

movement in both rear upper suspension arm bushes.

nearside headlamp beam image deteriorating.

rear exhaust box corroding.

rear road springs corroding.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 113,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear road springs corroding.

movement in both rear upper suspension arm bushes.

nearside beam image deteriorating.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 102,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 102,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s park brake has reduced effort but brake locks when tested with roller brake tester

Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,052 miles

slight movement in rear top hub bushes.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,835 miles

front disc pads worn close to limit and wear "lip" to discs.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,547 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,448 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FN02 LPZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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