MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear #1 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)
NSR chassis rail corroded but not within 30cm of a testable component
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Upper to hub (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)
NSR chassis rail corroded but not within 30cm of a testable component
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
sill covers fitted
Engine management light on
Exhaust deteriorated
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear suspension components corroded
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine management light on
Exhaust deteriorated
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear suspension components corroded
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
check engine light constantly on
fron t vallance insecure
plastic over sills fitted
rear exhaust box deteriating
under body rusty all areas
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
check engine light constantly on
fron t vallance insecure
plastic over sills fitted
rear exhaust box deteriating
under body rusty all areas
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust slight deteriorated
Plastic over sills fitted
Rear exhaust box deteriorating
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Main beam tell tale not working
Plastic over sills fitted
Rear exhaust box deteriorating
Front brake discs ridged
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre worn bald on extreme inner edge
Oil leak from O/s of engine leaking onto subframe
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV02 YGX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OV02 YGX, 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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OV02 YGX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 June 2002.
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