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YD02 OCM

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,068 mi
Last recorded159,068 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 OCM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 159,068 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box loosing first skin but not yet blowing or insecure

Exhaust centre shield loose and resting on exhaust system

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

bad oil leak but not seriously affecting steering or braking

Fail 23 Mar 2015 159,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box loosing first skin but not yet blowing or insecure

Exhaust centre shield loose and resting on exhaust system

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

bad oil leak but not seriously affecting steering or braking

Pass 18 Feb 2014 150,532 miles

engine oil leak but not adversely affecting steering or braking

exhaust heat shield in tunnel adrift and resting on exhaust

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 12 Feb 2014 150,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak but not adversely affecting steering or braking

exhaust heat shield in tunnel adrift and resting on exhaust

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Feb 2013 144,661 miles

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

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

bad engine oil leak. not affecting steering or suspension

both front outer c\v joint gaitor small end clips leaking slightly

both rear outboard seat belts very slightly frayed and have been repaired. still servicable

exhaust back box condition poor. loosing first skin but still secure and not yet blowing

exhaust heat shield in tunnel adrift but not causing any problems

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Mar 2012 132,049 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

exhaust back box losing first skin

Fail 8 Mar 2012 131,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

bad engine oil leak

exhaust back box losing first skin

Pass 4 Mar 2011 118,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,586 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 96,784 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,945 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2008 88,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,859 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YD02 OCM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD02 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

YD02 OCM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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