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EO02 OCJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,714 mi
Last recorded140,714 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 OCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 140,714 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle structure corroded/exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 137,347 miles

front subframe bushes worn

Fail 8 Sep 2017 137,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front subframe bushes worn

Pass 26 Sep 2016 133,921 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2016 133,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside handbrake cable worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak/exhaust back box corroded/n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2016 133,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside handbrake cable worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak/exhaust back box corroded/n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2015 131,024 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2014 129,156 miles

EML light staying on

nearside front tyre has a sidewall cut but not exposing cord

Fail 20 Jan 2014 129,156 miles

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

EML light staying on

nearside front tyre has a sidewall cut but not exposing cord

Pass 10 Jan 2013 127,058 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 127,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 123,107 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust poor condtion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 113,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 106,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,731 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,143 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,173 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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EO02 OCJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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