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OE51 YEJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,120 mi
Last recorded157,120 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 157,120 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 157,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 155,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2016 155,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 153,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 151,764 miles

engine management light illuminated

hazard warning light switch insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2013 148,218 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 147,648 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 143,884 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 143,884 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 139,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 139,272 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 139,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 133,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 122,227 miles

Engine management light on. "Rear light failure" inscription on dash but all lights working.Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2007 112,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear door slghtly damaged

Pass 10 May 2006 101,519 miles

Nearside 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
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OE51 YEJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OE51 YEJ, 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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What year was OE51 YEJ registered?

OE51 YEJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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The MOT history for OE51 YEJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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