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EO51 ZUD

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,660 mi
Last recorded139,660 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 ZUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 139,660 miles

Exhaust tail box badly corroded,but not leaking.

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

Serious engine oil leak!

Fail 25 Jan 2013 139,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust tail box badly corroded,but not leaking.

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

Serious engine oil leak!

Pass 10 Jan 2012 133,365 miles

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall split but no cords visible.

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking.

Severe engine oil leak.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 133,364 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall split but no cords visible.

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking.

Severe engine oil leak.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 121,315 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 96,416 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O.s.r tyre low and distorted on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,481 miles

reccomend front brake discs be replaced at next brake pad change

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,562 miles

advise - slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

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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EO51 ZUD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO51 ZUD, 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 EO51 ZUD registered?

EO51 ZUD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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