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YX51 KTD

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,190 mi
Last recorded103,190 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 KTD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,190 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE VALVE HAS SMALL CRACKS IN STEM

Fail 1 Jun 2018 103,190 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear TYRE VALVE HAS SMALL CRACKS IN STEM

Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,951 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 98,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,304 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 94,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 94,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,806 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 84,804 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust tail pipe is broken off

Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,226 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

rear brake discs very pitted and corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 74,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front wiper blades split still clearing screen

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

rear brake discs very pitted and corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 58,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,303 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 40,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 40,595 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 35,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YX51 KTD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KTD, 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 KTD registered?

YX51 KTD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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