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LA52 ERY

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,962 mi
Last recorded172,962 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 ERY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 172,962 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 172,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 161,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 161,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 148,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 132,482 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 123,788 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 119,610 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 105,540 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 108,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear registration plate faded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,064 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,268 miles

Rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,778 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,649 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,989 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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LA52 ERY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA52 ERY, 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 LA52 ERY registered?

LA52 ERY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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