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OE51 YEV

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,496 mi
Last recorded110,496 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 110,496 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,832 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,423 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 101,423 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,683 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/rear tyre wall cut (not to cord)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,683 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/rear tyre wall cut (not to cord)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 98,133 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,133 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,314 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 93,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 93,162 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 92,086 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 92,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 89,937 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 86,733 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 86,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 83,654 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre begining to show signs of kerbing/wall damage

Fail 8 Dec 2007 83,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre begining to show signs of kerbing/wall damage

Pass 2 Dec 2006 77,298 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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OE51 YEV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OE51 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

OE51 YEV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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