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YR02 SFZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,049 mi
Last recorded141,049 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 SFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 141,049 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and near side rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 141,031 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has excessive play offside front bottom (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and near side rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 134,277 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 129,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 120,823 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 113,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 106,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,745 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no plate slightly faded

Fail 14 Apr 2009 76,020 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,872 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,343 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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YR02 SFZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR02 SFZ, 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 YR02 SFZ registered?

YR02 SFZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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