MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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A LOT OF MOVEMENT AT HAND-BRAKE LEVER BEFORE BRAKE APPLICATION
END FLOTE ON ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES
ENGINE HUNTING INTERMITTANTLY ON TICK OVER
GEARBOX FAULTY WHEN DRIVEN
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER SECTION
REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
A LOT OF MOVEMENT AT HAND-BRAKE LEVER BEFORE BRAKE APPLICATION
END FLOTE ON ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES
ENGINE HUNTING INTERMITTANTLY ON TICK OVER
GEARBOX FAULTY WHEN DRIVEN
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER SECTION
REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application
slight engine hunting on tick over
slight wear on nearside and offside front tyres outer section
. rear silencer outer skin peeling
nearside/offside rear suspention arm lower bushesslight movement
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
. nearside/offside front wiper blade rubbers getting soft
. rear silencer outer skin peeling
nearside/offside rear suspention arm lower bushesslight movement
.. engine note hunts intermittantly
.. offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left check often
.. rear silencer outer skin peeling
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
.. engine note hunts intermittantly
.. offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left check often
.. rear silencer outer skin peeling
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear registration plates delaminating
nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
rear brake hose ferrules slight corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear registration plates delaminating
front wiper blades split on ends
nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
rear brake hose ferrules slight corrosion
Front number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
centre rear seatbelt slow to retract
front number plate starting to seperate
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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YT51 EJK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 YT51 EJK, 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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YT51 EJK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.
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