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YD02 WLX

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,313 mi
Last recorded76,313 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 WLX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,313 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,083 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 69,083 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,933 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,009 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,651 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 41,548 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 WLX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

YD02 WLX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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