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EO02 OCG

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,407 mi
Last recorded122,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 OCG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 122,407 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,704 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 114,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,123 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 103,206 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 103,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 27 Aug 2011 99,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,826 miles

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

windscrren has damage at nearside but outside of swept area.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 59,546 miles

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

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 OCG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO02 OCG registered?

EO02 OCG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is EO02 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 OCG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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