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DU02 YMS

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,797 mi
Last recorded159,797 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 YMS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 159,797 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 159,612 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 150,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 127,660 miles

front brake pads worn

slight play in both rear upper hub bushes

Fail 22 May 2012 127,660 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front brake pads worn

slight play in both rear upper hub bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 101,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,253 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2010 83,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Mar 2009 70,714 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,620 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 45,764 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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DU02 YMS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU02 YMS, 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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DU02 YMS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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