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LA51 XDC

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,259 mi
Last recorded165,259 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 XDC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2020 165,259 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded very badly (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside water in side repeater

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front cover rubbing on flexible brake hose

Pass 21 Jun 2019 158,561 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 144,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,804 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 129,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 127,774 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 127,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 125,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear lower control arm slight play in lower bush

Fail 27 Aug 2014 125,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear lower control arm slight play in lower bush

Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 119,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 119,535 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 116,123 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 116,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 111,370 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 103,815 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Dec 2008 95,704 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2008 85,054 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,602 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 57,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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 XDC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

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

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