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KL02 LFV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,990 mi
Last recorded84,990 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 LFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2022 84,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor at chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 78,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over inner sills and various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 May 2021 78,026 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake ? (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over inner sills and various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 May 2020 74,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear flex hose ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over inner sills and various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight wear o/s rack inner joint

Pass 1 May 2019 69,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 64,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust parts corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 64,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust parts corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,072 miles

Central heat shield insecure

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 60,072 miles

Central heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 56,382 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At hub rose bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At hub rose bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush At top bush. (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2015 52,967 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 52,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 48,671 miles

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

rear washer jet doesnt spray onto window

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 46,088 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,632 miles

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,634 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,666 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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KL02 LFV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KL02 LFV, 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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KL02 LFV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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