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YB51 ATK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,509 mi
Last recorded156,509 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 ATK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 156,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 156,509 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 150,470 miles

engine management light on

headlight lenses contaminated

Fail 10 Jan 2013 150,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on

headlight lenses contaminated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 149,919 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 147,932 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 147,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 145,953 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 145,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 135,661 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 135,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 118,139 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 118,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing heavily on the edges

Pass 19 Dec 2006 101,036 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 101,036 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 81,722 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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YB51 ATK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YB51 ATK, 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 YB51 ATK registered?

YB51 ATK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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