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KM02 YVD

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,213 mi
Last recorded142,213 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 YVD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 142,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge close to wearing through to cords - RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 142,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge close to wearing through to cords - RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 130,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads and discs worn

general wear and ageing to suspension bushes

nearside door mirror glass damaged

various brake pipes and hose ferrules corroded--main front to rear pipes should be replaced soon

Fail 22 Jul 2015 130,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

foront number plate is damaged

front and rear brake disc are heavily worn

front and rear brake pads are worn low

n/s door mirror is damaged

n/sf tyre is worn and inner sideewall is poor condition

wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2014 120,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 105,485 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges(225/45x17)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play nearside rear wheel.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 86,984 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s handbrake long travel

o/s headlamp no patten

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,922 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 2 Sep 2008 66,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,560 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 44,966 miles

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

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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KM02 YVD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KM02 YVD, 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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KM02 YVD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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