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EO02 FRV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,748 mi
Last recorded95,748 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 FRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 95,748 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 95,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,838 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake has just passed the test %16

Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,780 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,866 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 59,522 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,705 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished and distorted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,004 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 FRV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 EO02 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

EO02 FRV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is EO02 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 FRV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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