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YX02 BCY

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,480 mi
Last recorded109,480 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 BCY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,480 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 109,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,841 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 91,841 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 73,829 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,829 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 64,306 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,296 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,369 miles

Front 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 BCY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

YX02 BCY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is YX02 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX02 BCY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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