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YR02 YMK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,310 mi
Last recorded205,310 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 205,310 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 176,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 155,594 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 146,936 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 146,936 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 137,393 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 20 Aug 2008 137,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 119,014 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 100,363 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 76,871 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 YMK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

YR02 YMK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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