MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges
crack in screen
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
both side repeaters and offside rear indicator faded
severe engine oil leaks
steering lock inoperative
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
both side repeaters and offside rear indicator faded
severe engine oil leaks
steering lock inoperative
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake discs slightly worn
exhaust in poor condition
exhaust runs close to body
rear washer inoperative
severe engine oil leaks
brake discs slightly worn
exhaust in poor condition
exhaust runs close to body
rear washer inoperative
severe engine oil leaks
advance corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections
automatic fault indicater on
slight damage to all wheel rims
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres showing uneven wear
front number plate deteriorating
rear tyres showing wear
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres showing wear
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YEL 5Y is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YEL 5Y, 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 YEL 5Y registered?
YEL 5Y is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.
Is YEL 5Y safe to buy?
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