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SF51 EWC

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

171,570 mi
Last recorded171,570 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 EWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 171,570 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust boxes corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split but still preventing ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower inner bushes deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 169,883 miles

fuel tank strap corroded.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to rear underside of vehicle.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust boxes outer skin corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2019 169,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights clouded over. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms extremely corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to rear underside of vehicle.

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust boxes outer skin corroded.

fuel tank strap corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 166,077 miles

Nearside Front sill starting to corrode (yellow chalked)

Nearside Rear floor starting to corrode around gromet (yellow chalked)

Offside Rear sill on wheel arch starting to corrode (yellow chalked)

Oil leak, but not excessive both g/box oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rose-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shocks starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2017 160,804 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 155,201 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 147,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 141,864 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 135,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 129,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 110,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 99,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,121 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 62,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SF51 EWC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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