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EO02 OBK

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,204 mi
Last recorded143,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 143,204 miles

EML Light on

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 25 Jul 2014 143,126 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML Light on

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 19 Jul 2013 129,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 129,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear suspension bushes have slight play

centre and rear exhaust heavily deteriated

eml light on

flexi exhaust heavily deteriated

n/s/r lower suspension bush has slight play

rear brake flexis deteriated

Pass 14 Jul 2012 115,652 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 115,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

eml light on

exhaust flexi heavily deteriated

exhaust rear section heavily deteriated

handbrake squeel during brake test

rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 2 Aug 2011 102,288 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 102,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs worn and scored

wiper blades poor

Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,370 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

fuel filter rusty condition

Fail 26 Apr 2010 86,370 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

fuel filter rusty condition

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,571 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,634 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the edges and has a nail in the tread

offside front tyre is wearing on the edges

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,566 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 OBK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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