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YT51 EJC

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,177 mi
Last recorded126,177 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EJC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 126,177 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 126,177 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine oil low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 114,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 114,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 111,700 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

play in nearside rear upper hub to arm bush

play in offside rear upper hub to arm bush

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,893 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,856 miles

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

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

front windscreen washers require attention

Pass 6 Jan 2010 101,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 99,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 98,345 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 91,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 91,785 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 70,935 miles

nearside rear tyre has a slice in the outer sidewall

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 EJC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

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

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