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W402 YGK

2000 Saab 9-5 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,959 mi
Last recorded145,959 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero108,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW402 YGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 145,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2007 130,079 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 128,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges (borderline now!)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 101,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 101,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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W402 YGK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 108,454 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W402 YGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W402 YGK registered?

W402 YGK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W402 YGK safe to buy?

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