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YX02 GZY

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,927 mi
Last recorded160,927 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 GZY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 160,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 155,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 147,330 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 137,509 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 137,473 miles

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

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

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)

main beam tell-tale not working

Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,593 miles

advise child seat fitted centre seat,unable to inspect seat belt

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise some movement in off side rear suspension

Fail 28 Sep 2011 127,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise child seat fitted centre seat,unable to inspect seat belt

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise some movement in off side rear suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2010 118,406 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 111,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 100,988 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 100,987 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on both edges. n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,839 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight play in o/s rear suspension bushes

Fail 24 Oct 2007 96,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight play in o/s rear suspension bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,756 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 84,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YX02 GZY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GZY, 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 GZY registered?

YX02 GZY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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