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EO02 OGJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,647 mi
Last recorded146,647 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 146,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,355 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 136,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 130,570 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 130,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 123,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 123,577 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 115,158 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 115,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,153 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corrod

Pass 18 Jan 2013 105,469 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape 215/55/16/V dunlop sp sport

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,806 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 86,086 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 86,086 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,645 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,590 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,183 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 53,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads

nearside front tyre

offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,702 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 OGJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

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

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