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SK02 YTY

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,768 mi
Last recorded147,768 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 YTY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 147,768 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 147,763 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 145,875 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 145,875 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,184 miles

plastic cover over outer sills

Fail 9 Oct 2023 144,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic cover over outer sills

Pass 19 Oct 2022 142,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers over outer sills

Pass 19 Oct 2021 140,641 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 140,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 138,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 136,169 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 136,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 133,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 130,114 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 128,302 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 126,202 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 126,160 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 124,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 121,516 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 114,770 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 114,770 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 109,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,818 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,407 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,172 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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SK02 YTY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SK02 YTY, 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 SK02 YTY registered?

SK02 YTY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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