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EO52 OME

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,377 mi
Last recorded183,377 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 OME
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 183,377 miles

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

both front headlamps glazed

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 183,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

both front headlamps glazed

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 178,498 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 178,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlamp glasses glazed

exhaust rear box corroded

offside front bumper trim missing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 158,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front bumper trim missing

rear number plate deteriorated but still legible at prescribed distance

slight drive belt sqeel detected on power steering drive belt-on lock to lock checks

Fail 8 Apr 2011 157,864 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front bumper trim missing

rear number plate deteriorated but still legible at prescribed distance

slight drive belt sqeel detected on power steering drive belt-on lock to lock checks

Pass 15 Apr 2010 136,054 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 136,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 116,087 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2009 116,087 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 22 Apr 2008 98,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 81,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,941 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 60,692 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 59,369 miles

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

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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EO52 OME is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 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 EO52 OME, 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 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO52 OME registered?

EO52 OME is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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