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OV51 GEK

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,422 mi
Last recorded101,422 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GEK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both light covers starting to deterioate (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,620 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 96,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers over door sills

headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Dec 2016 94,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both headlights lens covers starting to deteriorate

rear slincer box deteriorateing

Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,558 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,418 miles

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

covers over door sills

rear silencer box starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Dec 2014 90,418 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

covers over door sills

nearside door mirrow glass cracked

rear silencer box starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,173 miles

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

both front head lights starting to deteriorate

covers over door sills

nearside door mirrow glass cracked

offside front bottom wishbone corroded

rear silencer box starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Dec 2013 88,173 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front head lights starting to deteriorate

covers over door sills

nearside door mirrow glass cracked

offside front bottom wishbone corroded

rear silencer box starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers over door sills

offside front bottom wishbone starting to corrode

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,790 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

condition of front number plate

covers over door sills/under trays fitted

front brake pads look low

rear brake pads look low

slight deterioration of head lights

slight wear on front brake pads

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,433 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted / covers over door sills

Pass 5 May 2009 75,537 miles

Nail in front tyre

nearside front tyre side wall damaged /cuts

Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 58,457 miles

small cuts in nearside and offside front tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Jan 2006 46,787 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 46,787 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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OV51 GEK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV51 GEK, 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 OV51 GEK registered?

OV51 GEK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is OV51 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 GEK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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