MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
n/s washer jet partially bolcked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both headlamp aim patterns fading
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both headlamp aim patterns fading
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
hand brake travel high
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
hand brake travel high
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
o/s rear tyre uneven wear (inside edge)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear tyre uneven wear (inside edge)
†Rear silencer box visually very poor. † †Rear brake disc pads appear low.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
1) Rear silencer box outer skin deteriorating. † †2) O/S front antirollbar link dust cover lose. † †3) O/S Rear tyre close to limit (wearing on inner edge).
4) rear brake pads close to limit. †
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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EK51 EOO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 EOO, 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 EOO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2002.
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