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EK51 ARX

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,941 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 71,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,509 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 67,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,708 miles

Front Both tyres worn to excess on inner & outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 55,708 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front Both tyres worn to excess on inner & outer shoulders

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,041 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 48,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,004 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,696 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 38,696 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,947 miles

front numberplate delaminating

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,099 miles

air bag light on

front numberplate delaminating

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,340 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 22,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,985 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 18,837 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2006 18,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2005 13,845 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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EK51 ARX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ARX, 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 ARX registered?

EK51 ARX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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