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LB02 TMX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,858 mi
Last recorded164,858 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 TMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 164,858 miles

RUST STARTING N/S BODY SILL

Fail 14 Dec 2020 164,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

RUST STARTING N/S BODY SILL

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 133,251 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 133,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar D bush slight play

Slight exhaust leak from mid section (Clamp)

Vehicle struggled through emissions

Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,338 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,338 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 89,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and nearside rear close to limit

nearside rear wheel rim dented

offside headlamp slightly dim

offside rear indicator slightly pale

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,542 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and nearside rear close to limit

nearside rear wheel rim dented

offside headlamp slightly dim

offside rear indicator slightly pale

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,533 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 71,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,113 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 63,113 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 49,605 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge. Advise replacement.

Pass 21 May 2008 35,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 22,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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 TMX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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