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LY51 BTV

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,126 mi
Last recorded163,126 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 BTV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 163,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Indicator lens broken

Fail 22 Aug 2016 163,125 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Fog lamp and wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Indicator lens broken

Pass 6 Aug 2014 142,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 134,250 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 10,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 108,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 94,815 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 94,810 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,061 miles

Front tyres are worn close to wear bars.

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,168 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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LY51 BTV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LY51 BTV, 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 LY51 BTV registered?

LY51 BTV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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