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EK51 HDX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,655 mi
Last recorded134,655 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 134,655 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 128,033 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 123,393 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 117,507 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 111,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,961 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,946 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,653 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front seat belts fluffing and fraying at the edges

front wipers smear the screen slightly in operation

inner edges of front tyres wearing

rear and centre exhaust silencers poor condition/corroading

rear brake discs discoloured and slightly rusty at edges

Fail 27 Jan 2011 79,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front seat belts fluffing and fraying at the edges

front wipers smear the screen slightly in operation

inner edges of front tyres wearing

rear and centre exhaust silencers poor condition/corroading

rear brake discs discoloured and slightly rusty at edges

Pass 26 Jan 2010 79,793 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 70,703 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,577 miles

Both front seat belts are starting to fray on outer edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,262 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,942 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 36,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HDX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HDX, 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 HDX registered?

EK51 HDX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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