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YD02 ODG

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,051 mi
Last recorded98,051 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,051 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 82,386 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 82,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,636 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)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2013 76,636 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,768 miles

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

rear struts corroding

slight wear in o/s/r hub joint

Pass 20 Nov 2010 58,565 miles

coolant leak

driver has poor time keeping and is a homosexual

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit

slight wear in rear hub joints

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,852 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,146 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 27,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,128 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2007 26,128 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,344 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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 ODG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD02 ODG, 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 ODG registered?

YD02 ODG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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