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FX51 YCT

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,141 mi
Last recorded146,141 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 YCT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 146,141 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 141,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 139,098 miles

rear box poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2012 139,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear box poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2011 133,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 121,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 111,007 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 97,992 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 97,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 84,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 84,365 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,000 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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FX51 YCT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX51 YCT, 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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What year was FX51 YCT registered?

FX51 YCT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is FX51 YCT safe to buy?

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