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LB02 OZN

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

189,335 mi
Last recorded189,335 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 OZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 189,335 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 185,194 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 179,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear hand brake imbalance, nearside lower effort

Pass 18 Apr 2018 175,516 miles

front tyres starting to wear close to tread wear bars

Pass 21 Apr 2017 171,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 167,161 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 156,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 156,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 146,137 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 134,784 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

oil leak/level low

Fail 23 May 2013 134,749 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

oil leak/level low

Pass 24 May 2012 122,996 miles

unable to see inner brake pads clearly

Fail 24 May 2012 122,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to see inner brake pads clearly

Pass 6 May 2011 110,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 98,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 91,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 85,503 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 63,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 48,013 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 47,789 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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 OZN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OZN, 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 OZN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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