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EO02 OCL

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,215 mi
Last recorded116,215 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 OCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 116,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 106,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 106,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,959 miles

Rear rear silicer starting to rust

interior mirrow loose

n/s rear tyre was flat .keep watch on it

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,679 miles

4 x lower suspension arms rusty

all brake pipes have surface rust

exhaust system rusty front to rear

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes weak / cracked and perished

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner and outer edges 2mm

o/s/f antiroll bar link rubber cracked and perished

Pass 21 May 2019 93,056 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 21 May 2019 93,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 25 May 2018 88,646 miles

Brake pipes corroded under vehicle

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 82,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2017 82,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 77,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

Fail 23 May 2016 77,477 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 69,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 65,408 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 22 May 2013 62,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 21 May 2012 60,753 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 60,753 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 58,235 miles

rear number plate starting to peal off

Pass 20 May 2010 56,007 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 56,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres have cracked side walls advise replacement in near future

Pass 18 May 2009 54,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 52,962 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 51,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 45,948 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 OCL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

EO02 OCL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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