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AF02 LRX

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,809 mi
Last recorded140,809 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 140,809 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyre size wider then rear tyre size

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 133,477 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 133,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2011 120,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2011 120,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 106,392 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 106,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 92,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,433 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,386 miles

1) N/S and O/S Front tyres are close to legal limit ,( wearing on outer edges ).

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,116 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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AF02 LRX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LRX, 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 LRX registered?

AF02 LRX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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