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AF02 LNZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,442 mi
Last recorded100,442 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,442 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 100,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,908 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 91,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,316 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 72,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,427 miles

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

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

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 LNZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF02 LNZ, 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 AF02 LNZ registered?

AF02 LNZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is AF02 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 LNZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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