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W200 LFF

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,193 mi
Last recorded128,193 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW200 LFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 128,193 miles

rear silencer top skin corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 122,265 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 122,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r has nail in tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 111,233 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 111,231 miles

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,114 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 83,922 miles

Engine Management System light on

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Passenger door mirror surround missing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,818 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,755 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,156 miles

Engine oil below minimum

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,004 miles

Rear number plate has started to deteriorate

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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W200 LFF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W200 LFF, 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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W200 LFF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is W200 LFF safe to buy?

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