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Y20 BCW

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

177,091 mi
Last recorded177,091 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 BCW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 177,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 177,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 174,324 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 174,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 167,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 163,650 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 158,647 miles

Exhaust showing some corrosion.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some slight corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 156,468 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

mild corrosion to front suspension components.

Fail 9 Jun 2020 156,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover insecure.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 152,136 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 152,135 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 147,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 143,875 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 137,268 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 130,898 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 130,898 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 126,134 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 126,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,712 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 120,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 114,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 107,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 101,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,839 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 93,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake stiff on release

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2008 93,010 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2008 92,927 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2007 86,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 86,317 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 77,594 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 77,569 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 61,788 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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Y20 BCW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y20 BCW, 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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Y20 BCW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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