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YX51 KSO

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,238 mi
Last recorded145,238 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 KSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 145,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine oil level very low

off side front indicator lamp unit odd/ plastic shield cover missing / possible slight danger to other road users ????

Fail 18 Jan 2012 145,176 miles

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)

engine oil level very low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

off side front indicator lamp unit odd/ plastic shield cover missing / possible slight danger to other road users ????

Fail 4 Mar 2011 136,050 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 136,050 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 129,507 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 119,632 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 119,632 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 94,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 74,519 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 74,491 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 59,652 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YX51 KSO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX51 KSO, 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 YX51 KSO registered?

YX51 KSO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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