CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX02 BDO

2002 Saab 9-5

Gold Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,428 mi
Last recorded72,428 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 BDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 72,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,107 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Headlamp lenses discoloured

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Jul 2018 67,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Headlamp lenses discoloured

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,966 miles

Front Lower vehicle has some oil leak,advise

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened seat belt webbing has slight deterioration,advise (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre has a nail on inner edge,advise ()

Offside Front stabaliser link has some play in joint,advise

Rear Lower both rear brake hose ferrules have some corrosion,advise

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread number plate delaminated,advise (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 61,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users aim blurred (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working reg bulb not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower vehicle has some oil leak,advise

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened seat belt webbing has slight deterioration,advise (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre has a nail on inner edge,advise ()

Offside Front stabaliser link has some play in joint,advise

Rear Lower both rear brake hose ferrules have some corrosion,advise

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread number plate delaminated,advise (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,421 miles

Front Lower engine has slight oil leak,advise

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread reg plate delaminated,advise (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pads getting low,advise

Fail 21 Jul 2016 53,408 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive emissions c.o. level too high (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users aim blurred and dazzled (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower engine has slight oil leak,advise

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread reg plate delaminated,advise (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pads getting low,advise

Pass 25 Jul 2015 42,444 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 42,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,391 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 41,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 39,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,665 miles

o/s headlamp reaired but secure at time of test

Pass 18 May 2011 36,979 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 33,981 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 31,232 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightley pearished

Pass 20 May 2008 28,220 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 28,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 22,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,336 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 18,333 miles

Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX02 BDO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX02 BDO?

You can check the full history of YX02 BDO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX02 BDO registered?

YX02 BDO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is YX02 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX02 BDO shows 21 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.

Does YX02 BDO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX02 BDO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.