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YJ51 DPF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,946 mi
Last recorded99,946 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,683 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,246 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 84,092 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,413 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,980 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,344 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,019 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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YJ51 DPF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ51 DPF, 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 DPF registered?

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

Is YJ51 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ51 DPF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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