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AK02 EYV

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,743 mi
Last recorded147,743 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 EYV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 147,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2014 141,473 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2013 129,458 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nesrside front tyre perrishing on inner sidewall,damage to outer sidewall no cord showing.

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper blade is deteriorated.

Fail 4 May 2013 129,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nesrside front tyre perrishing on inner sidewall,damage to outer sidewall no cord showing.

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper blade is deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 119,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,276 miles

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

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

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

slight slip on power steering drive belt noted-lock to lock checks

Pass 23 Mar 2010 110,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut on nearside rear tyre tread area. not deep enough to reach carcass

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

slight power steering belt slip on full lock to lock checks

Fail 23 Mar 2010 110,845 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut on nearside rear tyre tread area. not deep enough to reach carcass

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

slight power steering belt slip on full lock to lock checks

Pass 14 Mar 2009 105,091 miles

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)

power steering drive belt needs adjusting [ slight slip detected on lock to lock checks ]

Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,330 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,535 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 88,628 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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AK02 EYV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK02 EYV, 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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AK02 EYV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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