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LB02 OYX

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

202,146 mi
Last recorded202,146 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 OYX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 202,146 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 202,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 189,678 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 189,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure To fuel filter. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 182,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 169,322 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 169,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 158,905 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 158,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 154,512 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 154,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 143,937 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,303 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 122,280 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 111,961 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,379 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 72,459 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,181 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,148 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 48,821 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LB02 OYX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OYX, 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 LB02 OYX registered?

LB02 OYX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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