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MV02 YBT

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,353 mi
Last recorded222,353 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 YBT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 222,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 214,745 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Metal Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Metal Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 214,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Metal Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Metal Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 200,649 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 187,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 171,526 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded advise n/s/f tyre tread low advise exhaust back box corroded advise o/s wiperblade slighty split

Pass 24 May 2012 156,261 miles

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

Oil leak

advise rear rose joints worn advise exhaust back box corroded advise cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 143,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise front brake pads low and discs worn advise front to rear brake pipes corroded advise exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 128,173 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front brake discs worn advise front to rear brake pipes corroded advise exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 114,095 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 113,282 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 99,850 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 87,557 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 87,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 70,412 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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MV02 YBT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBT, 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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MV02 YBT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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