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YX02 BBN

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,167 mi
Last recorded128,167 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 BBN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 128,167 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 126,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 126,571 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 119,584 miles

Advise both front headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.

Advise engine warning light on.

Advise oil leak.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 119,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise both front headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.

Advise engine warning light on.

Advise oil leak.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,613 miles

advise both rear tyres,distorting inner edges,off side on legal limits

advise brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and fuel system components all corroding

advise engine oil leaks

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise slight exhaust blow centre section

Fail 21 Oct 2014 112,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise both rear tyres,distorting inner edges,off side on legal limits

advise brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and fuel system components all corroding

advise engine oil leaks

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise slight exhaust blow centre section

Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,281 miles

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise engine warning light on.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,460 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Oil leak

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

advise rear exhaust box bracket broken away.

advise suspension,steering and brake components corroded.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

advise rear exhaust box bracket broken away.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise suspension,steering and brake components corroded.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,813 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,691 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 79,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 74,195 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,563 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 BBN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BBN, 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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YX02 BBN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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