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AF02 LSU

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,801 mi
Last recorded121,801 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 121,801 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 115,419 miles

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

Offside Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2016 112,823 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear //centre exhaust system rusty on joints advise

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,321 miles

Centre Rear exhaust silencers outer casings rusty advise

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 102,494 miles

both rear tyres outer edges starting to deteriorate advise

centre /rear exhaust slightly deteriorated advise

Pass 24 Oct 2013 99,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise both rear tyres starting to crack on outside edge

advise exhaust back box corroded

advise exhaust middle section corroded

advise slight damage to nearside front sill

Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,596 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 95,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 95,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,271 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 91,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,861 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,016 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 77,262 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 69,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 52,362 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 LSU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

AF02 LSU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AF02 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 LSU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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