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YR02 SKU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,268 mi
Last recorded135,268 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 SKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 135,268 miles

Exhaust system corroded and rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 135,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded and rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 127,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust very rusty

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2023 121,777 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 121,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 116,409 miles

Exhaust system corroded and back box in poor condition

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

Rear pads 3/4 worn

Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,354 miles

back box rusty

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2021 111,354 miles

back box rusty

slight oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both tyres stepped on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear both tyres stepped on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 99,856 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

exhaust corroded badly

Fail 1 May 2019 99,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

exhaust corroded badly

Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,138 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

headlight lenses starting to fade

Fail 16 Apr 2018 89,138 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

headlight lenses starting to fade

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,999 miles

burning oil smell

exhaust corroded

very bad oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2016 72,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,409 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

condensation in both headlamps

exhaust rusty

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front tyres going out of shape

offside front wheel bearing noisey

oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,855 miles

both headlamp lenses fading

Pass 2 May 2013 62,928 miles

oil leaks

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 53,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,063 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 38,609 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2007 33,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2006 29,672 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 SKU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

YR02 SKU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 SKU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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