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YT51 EJV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,538 mi
Last recorded114,538 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 114,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,175 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 112,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,484 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 104,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak (oil filter) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,535 miles

main brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,901 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,134 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,382 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,105 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,273 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 44,726 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,506 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 EJV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EJV, 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 EJV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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