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YT51 EJO

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,646 mi
Last recorded138,646 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 138,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 134,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bothy fronts (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 127,619 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 127,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 119,890 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deteriation on centre & rear exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2013 111,904 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

deteriation on rear exhaust

Fail 19 Jul 2012 104,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

deteriation on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,756 miles

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

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

deteriation on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,104 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to castleate

Pass 15 Jul 2009 83,101 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 77,216 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,216 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 71,869 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 61,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,485 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 50,427 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 50,406 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 EJO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJO, 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 EJO registered?

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

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