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EX02 SDO

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,030 mi
Last recorded91,030 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,030 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 91,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,317 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 84,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,022 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 79,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,849 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,948 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,707 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,243 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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EX02 SDO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX02 SDO, 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 EX02 SDO registered?

EX02 SDO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is EX02 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 SDO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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