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EK51 ARS

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,530 mi
Last recorded60,530 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ARS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 60,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,764 miles

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2006 45,144 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 45,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EK51 ARS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK51 ARS, 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 EK51 ARS registered?

EK51 ARS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is EK51 ARS safe to buy?

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