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YD02 WHC

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,130 mi
Last recorded194,130 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 WHC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 194,130 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 194,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 181,833 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 181,833 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 169,991 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 169,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 161,163 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 161,088 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2008 156,416 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 144,624 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 130,063 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 WHC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

YD02 WHC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is YD02 WHC safe to buy?

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