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EK51 EOH

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 EOH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,597 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S Rear Drain Hole Plug Area/ Repair Work Carried Out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,152 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drain Plug Area Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drain Plug Area Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,510 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 68,111 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,868 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 64,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,982 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,727 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,945 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,626 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 49,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 46,939 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,591 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 45,663 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,798 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 44,031 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 EOH is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EK51 EOH, 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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EK51 EOH is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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