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OE02 YAG

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

201,465 mi
Last recorded201,465 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 YAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 201,465 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 201,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

servo vacume pipe faulty

Fail 5 Feb 2011 191,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front no plate damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2011 191,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no plate damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2010 171,964 miles

advise front brake discs wearing thin

advise play in offside rear trailing arm bush but not excessive

strongley advise oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Mar 2010 171,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

advise front brake discs wearing thin

advise play in offside rear trailing arm bush but not excessive

strongley advise oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2009 148,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 126,116 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 126,116 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 94,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 94,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2006 64,317 miles

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

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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OE02 YAG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OE02 YAG, 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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OE02 YAG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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