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YT51 EJL

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,212 mi
Last recorded120,212 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EJL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 120,212 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake Disc's wearing.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 111,666 miles

Deep cracks in offside rear tyre side wall. I'd recommend this tyre is replaced soon

Engine management light on

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2009 101,130 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 101,130 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,798 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 88,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 80,557 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 72,724 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 EJL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT51 EJL registered?

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

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