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BP02 FYK

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,206 mi
Last recorded149,206 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 FYK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 149,206 miles

Very bad engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Dec 2017 149,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Glass opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Glass opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Very bad engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,645 miles

Bad engine oil leaks

Rear silencer delaminating

Fail 28 Nov 2016 144,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Bad engine oil leaks

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 27 Nov 2015 139,978 miles

rear silencer delaminating.....engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Dec 2014 132,527 miles

bad engine oil leak / E.M.L on / rear silencer delaminated

Fail 15 Dec 2014 132,523 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bad engine oil leak / E.M.L on / rear silencer delaminated

Pass 13 Dec 2013 127,379 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported // bad engine oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,707 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 121,707 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR SILENCER DE-LAMINATED

Pass 16 Dec 2011 114,791 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME REAR BUSHES WORN //// REAR BRAKE DISCS WEARING UNEVENLY

Pass 17 Dec 2010 100,906 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 85,149 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front screen stonechipped

slight play in front subframe mountings

Pass 30 May 2007 62,567 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,957 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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BP02 FYK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP02 FYK, 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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BP02 FYK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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