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EK51 OKF

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,930 mi
Last recorded114,930 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 OKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 114,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear , at rear of footwell (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor within 30cm of seat mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounts (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly cracked on inside sidewall but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly cracked on inner sidewall,not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre pumped up prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component possibly steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads both sides (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r lower arm,outer bush o/s/r both upper and lower outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (ft bushes) (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

n/s door mirror glass cracked,not obscuring view to rear

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,450 miles

Front suspension wishbones corroding.

Items removed from view prior to test.

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

Nearside wiper split at end.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge. Block treaded.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded. (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer delaminated and loose.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 101,450 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing cut and removed. (5.2.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed fog lamp. (1.9.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working inner (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer front mount missing. (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Front suspension wishbones corroding.

Items removed from view prior to test.

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

Nearside wiper split at end.

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on edges. Block treaded.

Offside Front fog lamp insecure.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded. (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer delaminated and loose.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,344 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass broken

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2015 86,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside door mirror glass broken

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,473 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 70,473 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,030 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,030 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,329 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 60,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,305 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,378 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,248 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 OKF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OKF, 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 OKF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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