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YJ51 DPE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,671 mi
Last recorded126,671 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 126,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 118,945 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat belts not inspected due to 3 child seats.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 118,945 miles

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

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

LH front tyre low on pressure.

LH handbrake return spring broken.RH handbrake return spring missing.

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seat belts not inspected due to 3 child seats.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,054 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads on limit

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 104,600 miles

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

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

both handbrake cable return springs missing but not affecting brake performance

Fail 4 Nov 2010 104,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both handbrake cable return springs missing but not affecting brake performance

Pass 26 Oct 2009 95,412 miles

LH Handbrake Quadrant Return Spring Broken . RH Handbrake Quadrant Return Spring Missing.

LH Wiper Rubber Splitting/

Rear Silencer Clamp Corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 84,327 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)

Rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats,

Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,809 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,331 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 58,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 55,752 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 55,752 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YJ51 DPE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJ51 DPE, 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 YJ51 DPE registered?

YJ51 DPE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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