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LB02 VLG

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

212,031 mi
Last recorded212,031 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 VLG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 212,031 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 209,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 205,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 202,913 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 196,722 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 190,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 185,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 178,937 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 173,086 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 165,852 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 165,852 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 158,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 151,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 143,729 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 135,016 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 126,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 117,420 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 117,420 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 May 2007 108,619 miles

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

bulbs out in centre brake light

Pass 5 May 2006 99,038 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 VLG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

LB02 VLG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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