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GX02 EOC

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,689 mi
Last recorded99,689 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 EOC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,689 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 99,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,366 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,347 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 93,272 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

this vehicle is test early with owner consent.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,618 miles

Engine management warning light illuminating.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,320 miles

Nearside 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 leaking

Fail 25 Jan 2016 85,320 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,676 miles

Bothside Headlamp LENS deterioreted light out put slightly deterioreted.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 82,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Bothside Headlamp LENS deterioreted light out put slightly deterioreted.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,855 miles

Bothside headlamp lens deterioreted and slightly blairy.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 78,855 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bothside headlamp lens deterioreted and slightly blairy.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,234 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,749 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 70,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 66,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,552 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,952 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,815 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,774 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,571 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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GX02 EOC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GX02 EOC, 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 GX02 EOC registered?

GX02 EOC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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