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EO02 FPV

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,155 mi
Last recorded177,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 177,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 177,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 173,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear parking brake perforemance low

power steering pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 173,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear parking brake perforemance low

power steering pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Feb 2012 167,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 167,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 157,253 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 143,316 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 131,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 131,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 117,709 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 102,605 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 102,605 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 82,984 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit

small cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

stone chip in windscreen on limit

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 FPV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FPV, 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 EO02 FPV registered?

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

Is EO02 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 FPV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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