CarVerify

Free Car Check

MV02 YCJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,540 mi
Last recorded114,540 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 YCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 114,540 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 114,535 miles

Brake cable locking device missing Both return springs (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 109,533 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 98,037 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 77,005 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,000 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension 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 11 Jun 2013 64,793 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 64,793 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,554 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,876 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,958 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,115 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MV02 YCJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV02 YCJ?

You can check the full history of MV02 YCJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MV02 YCJ registered?

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

Is MV02 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV02 YCJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV02 YCJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MV02 YCJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.