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SF51 EWB

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,358 mi
Last recorded169,358 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 EWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 169,358 miles

Brake fluid on minimium.

Eml on

Headlamp beam patterns could be better.

Oil level low.

Slight lift at offside steering rack. Slight play at coupling.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer. (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 169,358 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear. Front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Brake fluid on minimium.

Eml on

Headlamp beam patterns could be better.

Oil level low.

Slight lift at offside steering rack. Slight play at coupling.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2015 158,869 miles

headlamp poor pattern

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear pads worn

slight play at rear suspension rose bushes

Fail 22 May 2015 158,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp poor pattern

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear pads worn

slight play at rear suspension rose bushes

Pass 28 May 2014 152,810 miles

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded

slight wear n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 23 May 2014 152,810 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded

slight wear n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Apr 2013 145,418 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 139,969 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 139,969 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 137,573 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 137,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 135,959 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 135,959 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 132,296 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 127,177 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 120,072 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 110,824 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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SF51 EWB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SF51 EWB, 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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SF51 EWB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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