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YD02 OCS

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,902 mi
Last recorded120,902 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 OCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 120,902 miles

Engine lamp on

Headlamps slightly misted

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

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

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

Wipers slightly worn

Fail 29 May 2013 114,288 miles

Back box outer casing slightly corroded

Engine lamp on

Headlamps slightly misted

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight fraying to O\S\F seatbelt

Pass 29 May 2013 114,288 miles

Back box outer casing slightly corroded

Engine lamp on

Headlamps slightly misted

Slight fraying to O\S\F seatbelt

Pass 28 May 2012 100,172 miles

Engine lamp on

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

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

Wipers slightly worn

Fail 24 May 2011 101,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 101,351 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 91,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,051 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 82,051 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 80,989 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 80,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,043 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 71,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,498 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 58,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 45,706 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 45,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OCS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

YD02 OCS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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The MOT history for YD02 OCS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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