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EO02 GRZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,276 mi
Last recorded140,276 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 GRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 140,276 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 135,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front outer cv gaitors deteriorating

rear remould tyres outer sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2014 126,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 126,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 109,908 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition not leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2012 109,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition not leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2011 104,324 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 104,324 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 83,685 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,069 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 63,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 58,398 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 GRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRZ, 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 GRZ registered?

EO02 GRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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