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LB02 OGS

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,747 mi
Last recorded127,747 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 OGS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 127,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 127,735 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 125,141 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 122,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded underbody and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 122,850 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded underbody and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 120,958 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

both front lower arm back bushes perishing

oil leak

underbody brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,472 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

n/s/r outer sidelight inop but inner working

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 115,905 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 115,905 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 113,167 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 113,167 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,467 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 110,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 94,334 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 94,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 86,374 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2007 75,894 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,170 miles

Rear tyres wearing on the edges

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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LB02 OGS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB02 OGS, 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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LB02 OGS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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