MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear disc corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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EIG 8218 is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 EIG 8218, 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 EIG 8218 registered?
EIG 8218 is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.
Is EIG 8218 safe to buy?
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