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YW02 NEN

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

94,964 mi
Last recorded94,964 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 NEN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 94,964 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front & n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill ( centre within 30 cms of the seat frame mounting ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill ( filled with expanding foam ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp outer lamp earth fault (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to steering, suspension & underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 89,699 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 84,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 84,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 77,114 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 77,114 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 72,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 67,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,325 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,972 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,570 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc is pitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,272 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 54,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,226 miles

handbrake lever return springs on both rear brakes are broken.

offside front brake disc is pitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,328 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 45,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,807 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 42,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,650 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,047 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,694 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 33,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,060 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 30,058 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

the offside wiper blade is partly split.

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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YW02 NEN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 YW02 NEN, 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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YW02 NEN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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