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LB02 WMT

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,618 mi
Last recorded113,618 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 WMT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 113,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 111,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 111,501 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 109,120 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 109,118 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 106,460 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,197 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 91,549 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,343 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 84,678 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,231 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,715 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,491 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,686 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,448 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 47,716 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 43,070 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,208 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,757 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 30,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cannot fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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 WMT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

LB02 WMT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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