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OCZ 4796

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,092 mi
Last recorded150,092 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCZ 4796
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 150,092 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 150,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 142,328 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 142,328 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 134,102 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 134,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 128,412 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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OCZ 4796 is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OCZ 4796, 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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How do I check the history of OCZ 4796?

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What year was OCZ 4796 registered?

OCZ 4796 is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 August 2002.

Is OCZ 4796 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCZ 4796 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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