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YX02 AZT

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,066 mi
Last recorded156,066 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 AZT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 156,066 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 156,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 152,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 144,628 miles

engine check light on

Fail 16 Mar 2015 143,658 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine check light on

n/s headlight beam dim {correct shape }

Pass 24 Mar 2014 136,220 miles

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

mill light on

Fail 24 Mar 2014 136,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

mill light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 132,170 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 124,976 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 124,976 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 116,723 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 116,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 109,029 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 109,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 101,515 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 95,246 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 95,246 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 88,676 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 82,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate delaminating

unable to fully inspect rear suspension turrets due to plastic covers fitted to boot area

unable to inspect sills due to covers

Pass 23 May 2005 76,704 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 AZT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YX02 AZT, 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 AZT registered?

YX02 AZT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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