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YG02 UGN

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,893 mi
Last recorded152,893 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 UGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 152,893 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 152,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 148,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 143,600 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 133,753 miles

Oil leak

atten o/s/f ouer cv inner clip atten

frt no plate discolour,rear silencer corroded,n/s/r tyre inner sidewall split,

Pass 3 May 2011 126,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 114,784 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

long travel to parking brake lever

Fail 12 May 2009 101,842 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 101,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 88,683 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 75,929 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 75,902 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,519 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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YG02 UGN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG02 UGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG02 UGN registered?

YG02 UGN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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