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LB02 OZP

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,652 mi
Last recorded155,652 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 OZP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 155,652 miles

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

Engine management light is on

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

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded

Offside rear floor is corroded but not in a prescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Subframe is corroded

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 155,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine management light is on

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

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded

Offside rear floor is corroded but not in a prescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Subframe is corroded

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 149,941 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 149,885 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 146,134 miles

Both front tyres are worn unevenly

Both headlight beam patterns are very poor

Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Both rear tyres are worn low

Gear box support link is worn

Fail 8 Aug 2013 146,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are worn unevenly

Both headlight beam patterns are very poor

Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Both rear tyres are worn low

Engine management light is on

Gear box support link is worn

Pass 29 May 2012 143,285 miles

Both headlight beam patterns are weak

Fail 25 May 2012 143,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both headlight beam patterns are weak

Rear exhaust silencer is heavily corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 140,034 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 135,942 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 130,704 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 130,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 123,142 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 117,248 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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LB02 OZP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OZP, 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 OZP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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