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EO02 EYG

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

196,656 mi
Last recorded196,656 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 EYG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 196,656 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust major blow front engine getting hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex to cat flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 190,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 185,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 181,666 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 176,167 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 176,139 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front headlight beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar droplink dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlight lens s clouding up

headlight washers inoperative

large majority of outer sills covered by plastic covers

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2020 170,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front indicator lens condensated

Offside Rear inner sill becoming corroded

head lamp washers not working

Fail 2 Mar 2020 170,357 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main, at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bar indicators

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front indicator lens condensated

Offside Front inner wing liners becoming loose

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

Offside fuel tank strap broken

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

both headlights deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

headlight washers inoperative

limited movement at both rear handbrake levers

plastic covers over outer sills

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2019 160,516 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Feb 2019 160,513 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2018 151,741 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 151,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 139,770 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 139,770 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjusting rod broken (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 127,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside head lamp adjuster broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 127,824 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside head lamp adjuster broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 117,634 miles

Both headlight lens becoming deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Slight fraying on offside front seat belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 117,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Both headlight lens becoming deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Slight fraying on offside front seat belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 106,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f head lamp adjuster broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,156 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 96,156 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside front suspension level sensor linkage broken

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,338 miles

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

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

Offside front lower suspension level sensor linkage broken

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroding

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 70,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front lower suspension level sensor linkage broken

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroding

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,843 miles

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

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

osf brake binding slightly

osr handbrake lever return spring broken

Fail 23 Apr 2009 59,843 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

osf brake binding slightly

osr handbrake lever return spring broken

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,665 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,451 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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EO02 EYG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EO02 EYG, 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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EO02 EYG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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