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YEL 5Y

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,837 mi
Last recorded169,837 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 5Y
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 169,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 160,986 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 160,986 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 154,522 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 154,522 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 143,704 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

crack in screen

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 133,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 133,536 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 130,536 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both side repeaters and offside rear indicator faded

severe engine oil leaks

steering lock inoperative

Fail 15 Feb 2012 130,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 115,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 115,604 miles

brake discs slightly worn

exhaust in poor condition

exhaust runs close to body

rear washer inoperative

severe engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2010 97,935 miles

advance corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections

automatic fault indicater on

slight damage to all wheel rims

Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,208 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 73,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 59,547 miles

rear tyres showing wear

Pass 3 Jan 2006 47,636 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 43,801 miles

rear tyres showing wear

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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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.

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