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EO02 OCS

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,913 mi
Last recorded126,913 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 OCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 24 Nov 2020 126,904 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both n/s and o/s lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both head lights foggy

Pass 24 Oct 2018 117,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,681 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 108,994 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,978 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,931 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 97,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,676 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,014 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,881 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,913 miles

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

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

front wiperblades split

Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,571 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,925 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

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

Oil level low

Pass 14 Nov 2005 28,341 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 OCS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

EO02 OCS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is EO02 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 OCS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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