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AP02 YTY

2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,055 mi
Last recorded125,055 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto85,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YTY
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 125,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and stone cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak and engine oil cooler pipes very rusty and damp

Fail 16 Apr 2019 124,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and stone cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak and engine oil cooler pipes very rusty and damp

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,405 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 119,238 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,766 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexi deterioated

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 110,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexi deterioated

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 104,948 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 104,948 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 103,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 103,713 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 100,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,406 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2011 91,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,230 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2009 81,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,814 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 47,187 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto?

Based on 572 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 10
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AP02 YTY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 85,016 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 Aero Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP02 YTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP02 YTY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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