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YX02 AZL

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

143,635 mi
Last recorded143,635 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 AZL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 143,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 143,467 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 142,695 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 142,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 141,240 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 140,417 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 139,238 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 137,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 133,388 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 128,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 122,205 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 115,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 104,767 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 97,343 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 AZL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AZL, 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 AZL registered?

YX02 AZL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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