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OV02 YHF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 YHF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 103,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,067 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,316 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 90,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 90,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

sills covered undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,693 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 81,693 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 72,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,297 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

child seats fitted in rear

engine noisy [possible cam chain]

long travel hand brake lever

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,128 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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OV02 YHF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV02 YHF, 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 OV02 YHF registered?

OV02 YHF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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