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EJ02 UAX

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,019 mi
Last recorded193,019 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 UAX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 193,019 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 193,019 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 191,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 190,604 miles

NSR seat belt lock cover damaged

NSR tyre tread low on inner edge

deep cut to NSR inner tyre wall, however no exposed cords(only seen with weight on tyre)

engine warning light on

splits to roll bar link rod boots

Fail 17 Jul 2014 190,603 miles

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

NSR seat belt lock cover damaged

NSR tyre tread low on inner edge

deep cut to NSR inner tyre wall, however no exposed cords(only seen with weight on tyre)

engine warning light on

splits to roll bar link rod boots

Pass 18 Jul 2013 188,241 miles

NSR seat belt lock mechanism cover missing

NSR tyre tread low on inner edge

engine warning light on

some play at rear suspension (felt a wheels)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 188,239 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

NSR seat belt lock mechanism cover missing

NSR tyre tread low on inner edge

engine warning light on

some play at rear suspension (felt a wheels)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 180,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre rear seat jammed

Pass 11 Jul 2011 168,597 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 156,031 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 156,031 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 140,336 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 126,979 miles

Back box corroded but not blowing.

Front wipers smearing.

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 113,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 101,737 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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EJ02 UAX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EJ02 UAX, 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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EJ02 UAX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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