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SK02 YVB

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,464 mi
Last recorded126,464 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 YVB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 126,464 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

exhaust parts corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2019 126,463 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust parts corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,814 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi pipe corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 123,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi pipe corroded.

rear exhaust rubber perished.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,047 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly perished

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre tread perished

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,671 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both headlamp lenses deterioated

exhaust heatshield insecure

slight play on n/s/r rose joints

Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,626 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear back plate corroded at hand brake return spring

off side rear light unit damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2014 99,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear back plate corroded at hand brake return spring

off side rear light unit damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,125 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s rear tail light lens cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2012 86,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

main beam telltail light not lighting up on dash

n/s rear handbrake return spring missing

o/s rear tail light lens cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,357 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,440 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,105 miles

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,387 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPERBLADE SPLITT

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENSE DAMAGED

Fail 18 Apr 2008 58,387 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPERBLADE SPLITT

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENSE DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE OUTER SHOULDER

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,473 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,719 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 YVB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK02 YVB, 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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SK02 YVB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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