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YR02 SJU

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 SJU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 116,594 miles

all tyres have aged related cracks

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 15 May 2023 116,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

all tyres have aged related cracks

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 112,464 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper silencer casing corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four tyres/age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 112,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper silencer casing corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four tyres/age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 111,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper silencer casing corroded

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres/ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2021 111,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt /insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper silencer casing corroded

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres/ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2020 111,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust silencer casing has excessive corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyres have age related cracks/cuts

oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2020 111,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust silencer casing has excessive corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres have age related cracks/cuts

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2019 111,053 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box has corrosion/casing

both rear tyres have age related cuts

oil leaks

Fail 2 Apr 2019 111,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing outer clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust box has corrosion/casing

both rear tyres have age related cuts

oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2018 109,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust box has corrosion but not leaking gases

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cuts

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 109,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust box has corrosion but not leaking gases

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cuts

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,226 miles

all four tyres have age cracks

Fail 28 Mar 2017 109,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all four tyres have age cracks

Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,682 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres have minute aged cracks

rear exhaust silencer box casing corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 108,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres have minute aged cracks

rear exhaust silencer box casing corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,979 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 106,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,701 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 105,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 103,955 miles

o/s rear tyre aged cracks to wall

Fail 31 Oct 2011 103,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear tyre aged cracks to wall

Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 82,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,906 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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YR02 SJU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YR02 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

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

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