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OE51 FLH

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,251 mi
Last recorded195,251 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 FLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 195,251 miles

eml on

offside rear tyre out of shape and puncture in sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2015 195,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on

offside rear tyre out of shape and puncture in sidewall

Fail 26 Mar 2014 182,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhust silencer outerskin rusty but funtion ok

Pass 26 Mar 2014 182,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhust silencer outerskin rusty but funtion ok

Pass 8 Apr 2013 178,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 178,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 178,078 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 169,891 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management ligt on

Pass 27 Nov 2006 160,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 153,071 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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OE51 FLH is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE51 FLH, 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 OE51 FLH registered?

OE51 FLH is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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