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MV02 YBS

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,141 mi
Last recorded129,141 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 YBS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 129,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,551 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 115,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 105,216 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,996 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 97,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,751 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,880 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 88,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,024 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,959 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,629 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,446 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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MV02 YBS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV02 YBS, 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 MV02 YBS registered?

MV02 YBS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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