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EO02 HCA

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,515 mi
Last recorded121,515 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 HCA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 121,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/side rear lamp has damage

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

unable to fully check both outer sill due to plastic trim

Pass 10 Jul 2018 113,075 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 109,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear suspension slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 109,903 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light emitting white light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear suspension slight play

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,503 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired cap split (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,308 miles

o/s/rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 21 May 2014 93,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 93,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 86,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 79,369 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 74,963 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 70,382 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,951 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,377 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 HCA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

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

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