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LA51 XAN

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

227,673 mi
Last recorded227,673 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 XAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 227,673 miles

Eml light on

Exhaust rusty and rear mount broken

General corrosion

N/S front track rod end worn

N/S front tyre on limit

O/S beam pattern poor

O/S rear brake pipe rusty

Oil leak

Play in n/s rear wheel bearing

front pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2013 220,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 211,128 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust delaminating

Fail 14 Jun 2011 199,866 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 199,866 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 173,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 173,761 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 147,764 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 13 Jun 2008 130,634 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2008 130,634 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads close to limit

Pass 25 Apr 2007 115,067 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 115,067 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres out of shape

drivers seat belt frayed

rear pads low

slight play in n/s/r hub bushes

Pass 4 May 2006 96,870 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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LA51 XAN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LA51 XAN, 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 LA51 XAN registered?

LA51 XAN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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