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YT51 EJA

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,013 mi
Last recorded140,013 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 140,013 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 139,989 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 132,322 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 132,322 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 119,911 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 111,617 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 99,686 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 92,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 80,168 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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YT51 EJA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT51 EJA, 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 YT51 EJA registered?

YT51 EJA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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