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AF02 LRL

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,294 mi
Last recorded200,294 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LRL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 200,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 196,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 196,371 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 10mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 191,525 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 185,554 miles

Oil leak Oil filter ()

Both headlights poor image

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 185,554 miles

Both headlights poor image

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Oil filter ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 180,665 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 179,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

boot floor holed and corroded

various suspension components corroded especially both rear coil springs

Pass 16 Mar 2016 176,417 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

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

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 8 Mar 2016 176,416 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPE FROM FRONT TO REAR NEARSIDE FLEX HOSE CORRODED WHERE IT GOES OVER FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EXHAUST DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

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

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 3 Mar 2015 164,130 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 150,973 miles

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

offside rear wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 138,556 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 127,403 miles

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

drivers seat belt fluffing at edge

exhaust slightly deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 115,935 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 115,934 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,572 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 94,750 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear top roses bush slight play

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2008 89,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,259 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 79,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 70,610 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AF02 LRL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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