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LA51 XBC

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,306 mi
Last recorded80,306 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 XBC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,306 miles

Both head lights beam patterns fading

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2018 77,528 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,526 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,137 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,560 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 indicator bulbs fading

Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,044 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,422 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2008 43,438 miles

offside wiper split on ends

Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,130 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,349 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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LA51 XBC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA51 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

LA51 XBC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is LA51 XBC safe to buy?

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