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SK02 YVE

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,398 mi
Last recorded107,398 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 107,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp lenses slight opaq

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 May 2017 107,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp lenses slight opaq

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2016 98,522 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENS SLIGHT OPAQ

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

ADVISE OIL LEAK

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 94,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 94,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 89,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 84,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 79,420 miles

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)

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2011 74,646 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Oil leak

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

front number plate slightly damaged

front wipers intermitent fault

Pass 25 May 2010 68,831 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 68,691 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2009 62,018 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 62,018 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,057 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 May 2007 46,071 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 38,773 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 26,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 YVE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 SK02 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

SK02 YVE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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