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EK51 EOS

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

241,673 mi
Last recorded241,673 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 241,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 236,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVISE AT TIME OF TEST (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 233,761 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 227,244 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 223,276 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 220,650 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 218,469 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 214,996 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 212,940 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 212,045 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 212,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 204,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 196,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 187,866 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 187,866 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 178,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 165,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 151,171 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 140,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 127,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 110,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2007 110,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 93,318 miles

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

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

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 EOS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EOS, 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 EOS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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