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DA51 YCK

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,203 mi
Last recorded171,203 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 YCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 171,203 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 159,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 150,458 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 150,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 140,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Aug 2015 140,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 132,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f caliper spring clip missing

Fail 22 Aug 2014 132,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f caliper spring clip missing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 123,175 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S rear tyre perished

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 123,175 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S rear tyre perished

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 118,350 miles

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

both headlight lenses deteriated but not affecting beam pattern at time of test

exhaust heavily corroded at rear

Fail 30 Jul 2012 118,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both headlight lenses deteriated but not affecting beam pattern at time of test

exhaust heavily corroded at rear

Pass 8 Aug 2011 112,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 109,318 miles

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2010 109,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 31 Oct 2009 103,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 103,203 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 99,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2007 86,352 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 86,352 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 86,331 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 75,814 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DA51 YCK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DA51 YCK, 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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DA51 YCK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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