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YR02 YLP

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,907 mi
Last recorded89,907 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,907 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,029 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,795 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,832 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,032 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 83,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,995 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,174 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,221 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre has a small crack in tread in rubber

offsode rear brake pad has a small peice missing out materail

one bulb out of five not working in center brake light in rear window

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,924 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2007 70,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 67,634 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 YLP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YLP, 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 YLP registered?

YR02 YLP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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