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AF02 LNT

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,837 mi
Last recorded175,837 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LNT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 175,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 171,282 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 167,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 167,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 162,798 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 162,798 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 May 2015 158,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 May 2014 152,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2013 145,264 miles

n/s/f tyre cut inside wall

Fail 16 May 2013 145,264 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut inside wall

Pass 31 May 2012 140,599 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 136,384 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Apr 2011 136,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 132,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 126,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 117,253 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 108,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 108,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 101,290 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2005 96,114 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 95,996 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF02 LNT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF02 LNT, 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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AF02 LNT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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