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YX02 AYG

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,039 mi
Last recorded107,039 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 AYG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust box rusty

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,113 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,025 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 80,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,892 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,786 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,642 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lots of mud/hay under vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge-still o.k

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,457 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,284 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,780 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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YX02 AYG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YX02 AYG, 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 YX02 AYG registered?

YX02 AYG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

Is YX02 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX02 AYG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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