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YX02 BCK

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,877 mi
Last recorded95,877 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 BCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 95,877 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 95,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding when hand brake applied (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 94,502 miles

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)

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

rear top bushs worn

under body rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2013 94,502 miles

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

exhaust rusty

rear top bushs worn

under body rusty

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)

brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,983 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 88,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 81,121 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 81,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,848 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,337 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 62,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 59,052 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 58,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 52,515 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 52,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BCK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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