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YD02 OCV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,270 mi
Last recorded110,270 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 OCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage & starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive advanced oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auto-transmission malfunction lamp lit,2x front washer jet nozzles restricted (mutli nozzle jets) electric mirror adjustment lazy/faulty,mid rear seat belt slow to retract,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered

brake fluid discoloured,power steering fluid emulsified.front & rear brake pads getting low,all brake discs worn/slightly poor condition,oversills fitted.

parts of exhaust system corroded & rear silencer in poor condition.nsf tyre outer sidewall scrubbed,slight weep nfrom nsf outer driveshaft cv gaiter inner clip/fitting

Fail 16 Sep 2019 110,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage & starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive advanced oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auto-transmission malfunction lamp lit,2x front washer jet nozzles restricted (mutli nozzle jets) electric mirror adjustment lazy/faulty,mid rear seat belt slow to retract,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered

brake fluid discoloured,power steering fluid emulsified.front & rear brake pads getting low,all brake discs worn/slightly poor condition,oversills fitted.

parts of exhaust system corroded & rear silencer in poor condition.nsf tyre outer sidewall scrubbed,slight weep nfrom nsf outer driveshaft cv gaiter inner clip/fitting

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear brake hoses part shrouded.oversills & undershields fitted,nsf outer driveshaft cv gaiter in clip/fitting weeping,osr tyre odd brand.

rear screen washer inop,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,electric mirror adjustment vague/faulty,mid rear seat belt slow to retract,brake fluid slightly discoloured,exhaust system corroded & rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

mid/rear exhaust corroded/poor condition.mixed tyre brands fitted.

rear washer inop,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,plastic oversills fitted.nsf outer driveshaft cv gaiter inner clip/fitting weeping

Fail 13 Sep 2017 101,391 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

mid/rear exhaust corroded/poor condition.mixed tyre brands fitted.

osr tyre inner sidewall heavily cracked

rear washer inop,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,plastic oversills fitted.nsf outer driveshaft cv gaiter inner clip/fitting weeping

Pass 17 Sep 2016 97,475 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 94,646 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,085 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 87,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,898 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2013 79,896 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,699 miles

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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,297 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,046 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 64,045 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,367 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,146 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,146 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2006 31,850 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 31,850 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 OCV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OCV, 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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YD02 OCV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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