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KP51 YBO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,346 mi
Last recorded145,346 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 YBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 145,346 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)

back box poor condition

power steering pump noisey, nearside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 29 Apr 2013 133,713 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2013 133,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2012 122,367 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 122,367 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 109,014 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 98,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 88,767 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,596 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 67,362 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 60,464 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 60,464 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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KP51 YBO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KP51 YBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP51 YBO registered?

KP51 YBO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is KP51 YBO safe to buy?

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