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EJ02 UBG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,074 mi
Last recorded134,074 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 UBG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 134,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 127,931 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 127,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 123,545 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 119,034 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 119,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 110,987 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 100,545 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 100,545 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

under tray broken insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,329 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,738 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 UBG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBG, 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 EJ02 UBG registered?

EJ02 UBG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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