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DU02 YZX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,276 mi
Last recorded172,276 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 YZX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 172,276 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 172,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel hose leaking or metat connector (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2015 168,057 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 May 2015 168,057 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2014 165,611 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 165,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 165,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2013 160,528 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 160,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 153,404 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 147,037 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 137,806 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 128,409 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 128,409 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 120,152 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 110,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 100,488 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 81,201 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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DU02 YZX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU02 YZX, 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 YZX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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