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LB02 OJA

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,168 mi
Last recorded143,168 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 OJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Central corrosion

Offside Lower Central corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 136,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 136,422 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure BACK BOX (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,479 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

condition of exhaust back box and mount

condition of o/s/f brake back plate

Pass 28 Sep 2018 120,306 miles

handbrake cable gaiters split

pas pipes damp

rear silencer very rusty

wear in rear outer arm bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Sep 2017 111,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,739 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,544 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,539 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,338 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 61,870 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 46,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 31,892 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 31,892 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 OJA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LB02 OJA, 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 OJA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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