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EO02 PYB

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,154 mi
Last recorded134,154 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 PYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 134,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 134,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,936 miles

Offside Front Lower arm arm heavily corroded

Offside Rear seat buckle stiff

all brake ferrules heavily corroded

back box breaking up

both front sill ends covered by plastics

both front track rod ends corroeded

both rear shocks corroeded

car is hunting on tick over

exhaust system heavily corroded

front discs corroded

heavily oil leak

o-s-r Tyre perished and tread is low

rear axle bushes corroded

rear discs corroded

rear n-s-r wheel buckled

Fail 26 Oct 2016 127,936 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front beam patterns incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure spare wheel fitted (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower arm arm heavily corroded

Offside Rear seat buckle stiff

adv front pads getting low

all brake ferrules heavily corroded

back box breaking up

both front sill ends covered by plastics

both front track rod ends corroeded

both rear shocks corroeded

car is hunting on tick over

exhaust system heavily corroded

front discs corroded

heavily oil leak

o-s-r Tyre perished and tread is low

rear axle bushes corroded

rear discs corroded

rear n-s-r wheel buckled

Pass 31 Jul 2015 123,814 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 123,804 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 123,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 120,172 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,491 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 111,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 102,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 102,019 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 92,338 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 92,338 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,808 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 59,808 miles

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

both front indicators showing slight white light

nail in offside rear tyre

slight movement from nearside rear suspension arm bush

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,948 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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EO02 PYB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PYB, 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 PYB registered?

EO02 PYB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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