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YD02 OCE

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,501 mi
Last recorded207,501 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 OCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 207,501 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm close to limit

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres close to limit

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2019 207,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm close to limit

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres 3mm close to limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 196,385 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 185,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 176,483 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 176,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 169,026 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 168,786 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear wheel wells (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 162,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 162,094 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 153,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 140,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 127,154 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 113,390 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2009 98,181 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,764 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,142 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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YD02 OCE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD02 OCE, 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 YD02 OCE registered?

YD02 OCE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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