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L10 AGE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,400 mi
Last recorded118,400 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 AGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 118,400 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 118,400 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 115,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jan 2012 115,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2011 111,592 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Jul 2009 104,780 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 90,233 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,596 miles

front brake imbalance on limit

Fail 13 Apr 2006 76,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine oil leak

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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L10 AGE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 L10 AGE, 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 L10 AGE registered?

L10 AGE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is L10 AGE safe to buy?

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