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YX02 BEO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,413 mi
Last recorded107,413 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 BEO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,413 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 107,413 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,332 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 100,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,167 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,615 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,123 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 82,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,292 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,072 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,072 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,457 miles

rear exhaut corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 73,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,106 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 71,106 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,507 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2008 49,230 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,735 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 28,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

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 BEO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BEO, 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 BEO registered?

YX02 BEO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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