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KP51 YBT

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,758 mi
Last recorded163,758 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 YBT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 163,758 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2016 163,674 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 157,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2014 148,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 140,276 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil low

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Mar 2012 131,252 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 131,252 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 123,707 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 123,707 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 114,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 114,095 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,157 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,904 miles

The tread depth on all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,569 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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KP51 YBT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol 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 KP51 YBT, 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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KP51 YBT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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