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L18 NRR

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,016 mi
Last recorded141,016 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 NRR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 141,016 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 140,801 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 134,182 miles

O/S/F tyre contaminated with oil

Serious oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 124,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 115,228 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 115,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 105,050 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2013 105,046 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside park brake slow to apply

Fail 1 Apr 2011 84,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside park brake slow to apply

Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,729 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,990 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,913 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,506 miles

rear tyres are close to limits.

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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L18 NRR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L18 NRR, 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 L18 NRR registered?

L18 NRR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is L18 NRR safe to buy?

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