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LY02 OLB

2002 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,346 mi
Last recorded101,346 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 OLB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,346 miles

all brake pipes are lightly corroded and have been greased over

engine oil leak

handbrake travel is high

osf and nsf brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded

osf and nsf tyres are close to wear bars

rear exhaust box is corroded and likely to blow soon

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,316 miles

front to back brake pipes corroded and greased over

nsr tyre worn to limits on inner edge

osf and nsf brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

osr and nsr hub bushes lightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,268 miles

front brake flexi ferrules corroded

front to back brake pipes lightly corroded

light wear in osr and nsr hub bushes

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 79,807 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Rear silencer deteriated

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 79,807 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Rear silencer deteriated

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,790 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,333 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,770 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,809 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 51,788 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,855 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,220 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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LY02 OLB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LY02 OLB, 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 LY02 OLB registered?

LY02 OLB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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