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YX02 BBO

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,559 mi
Last recorded130,559 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 BBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 130,559 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,558 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 108,532 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,608 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,973 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Information display warning light stays on

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut to nearside rear outer tyre wall

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,819 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,269 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,522 miles

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

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

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

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 BBO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BBO, 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 BBO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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