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EJ52 SPU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,175 mi
Last recorded150,175 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 SPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 150,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jan 2014 150,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 8 Feb 2013 143,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 131,509 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 131,509 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 121,325 miles

e m l lihgt on.

o/s/f tyre close to limits

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2011 121,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

e m l lihgt on.

o/s/f tyre close to limits

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 100,388 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Nearside front tyre tread wearing in centre and both rear tyres wearing on both shoulders

Pass 12 Jan 2009 91,511 miles

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split one end

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape on inner shoulder of tread 225/45 ZR 17

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 83,248 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 74,371 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

Offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2005 60,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 59,908 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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EJ52 SPU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ52 SPU, 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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EJ52 SPU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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