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KP51 YBX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,944 mi
Last recorded116,944 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 YBX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 116,944 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 101,015 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 101,015 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2009 90,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 14 Aug 2009 90,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 74,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 66,036 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 YBX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KP51 YBX, 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

How do I check the history of KP51 YBX?

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What year was KP51 YBX registered?

KP51 YBX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is KP51 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 YBX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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