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YX02 AYM

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

193,815 mi
Last recorded193,815 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 AYM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 193,815 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 193,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

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 23 Jan 2017 183,322 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 165,713 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 165,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended on hub (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 148,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 138,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 126,230 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 103,735 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 90,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 78,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,306 miles

both front tyres worn on tread

n/s/f door check strap insecure

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 AYM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AYM, 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

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What year was YX02 AYM registered?

YX02 AYM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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