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YJ51 DSV

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,628 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,196 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,204 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,669 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,907 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

O.S.R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,773 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,123 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 67,123 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,362 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,475 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,146 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre on 4 mm

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,723 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 DSV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

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

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