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ESZ 6815

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

213,859 mi
Last recorded213,859 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 6815
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 213,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine/under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rust/corrosion set into, sills, rear inner arch areas

Pass 31 Oct 2019 207,571 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2018 199,553 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2017 192,175 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 183,944 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 173,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 160,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 145,563 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 129,645 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 114,376 miles

backbox corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes front to back

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s link arm

Pass 28 Sep 2010 107,512 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 107,512 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 101,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 101,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 93,580 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,677 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,641 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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ESZ 6815 is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ESZ 6815, 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 ESZ 6815 registered?

ESZ 6815 is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is ESZ 6815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 6815 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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