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GU51 EOK

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,929 mi
Last recorded127,929 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 EOK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 127,929 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 127,929 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 120,189 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 155,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 155,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,154 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,286 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 96,630 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,237 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 91,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,374 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,136 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 80,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,531 miles

engine oil leaks

underside exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 17 Jun 2013 75,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine oil leaks

underside exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 71,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 65,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 65,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 60,900 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 60,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 52,210 miles

Bonnet badge fading

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

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

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

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

Oil leak at front of engine

Oil pressure switch leaking

Roof aerial cracking

Pass 16 May 2008 43,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade split front outer washers only one jet spraying engine oil leaks rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 15 May 2007 35,449 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,252 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 28,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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GU51 EOK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU51 EOK, 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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GU51 EOK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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