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EJ02 UBC

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,767 mi
Last recorded89,767 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 UBC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2014 89,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,608 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,590 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 79,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2011 71,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,371 miles

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 6 Apr 2009 58,199 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 58,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,469 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 55,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,781 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,767 miles

child seat fitted to rear

slight movment in nearside rear lower hub carrier joint

Pass 21 Jul 2005 39,389 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 UBC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ02 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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