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AM02 PYB

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,448 mi
Last recorded132,448 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 PYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 132,448 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 132,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,546 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 122,546 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,767 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 117,767 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 117,744 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested Both sides (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Middle stop lamp (1.2.1e)

Exhaust system rusty

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE !!!!! (4.1.E.1)

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

OIL LEAK!!!

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 113,568 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,984 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 109,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,273 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 106,273 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,390 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 105,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 104,336 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 109,635 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 109,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 102,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 95,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2007 88,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 79,958 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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AM02 PYB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AM02 PYB, 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 AM02 PYB registered?

AM02 PYB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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