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YO02 OXB

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,848 mi
Last recorded154,848 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 OXB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 154,848 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

EML ON

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME, REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 May 2016 154,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 HANGERS CORRODED OFF (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

EML ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME, REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 147,004 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 140,023 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 133,411 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rottern

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 125,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 119,063 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 109,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 98,608 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 86,656 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,901 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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YO02 OXB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YO02 OXB, 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 YO02 OXB registered?

YO02 OXB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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