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YR02 SNJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,426 mi
Last recorded137,426 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 SNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 137,426 miles

Centre exhaust flexi and rear exhaust box outer casings deteriorated. Oil leak. Small chips in multiple areas of windscreen.

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S door mirror slightly insecure. N/S door mirror glass damaged.

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jul 2014 137,306 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very low

drivers secondary seat belt catch stiff to release

rear brake hose ferals corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear silencer outer shell heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 128,644 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 128,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 122,484 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front seat belt returning slowly

Offside mirror becoming loose

Fail 27 Jun 2012 122,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust deteriorating

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front seat belt returning slowly

Offside mirror becoming loose

Pass 26 May 2011 114,439 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 107,231 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 103,845 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front cv boot clip leaking grease slightly

Fail 6 May 2009 103,845 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front cv boot clip leaking grease slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,938 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 89,175 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 88,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2005 72,857 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 72,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SNJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

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

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