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YX02 HBG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

156,356 mi
Last recorded156,356 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 HBG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 156,356 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 149,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 143,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

body sill covers fitted

corrosion on body sills

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 27 Jul 2023 141,641 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 139,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 29 Jul 2021 136,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on rear arches

Fail 24 Jun 2021 136,043 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

corrosion on rear arches and body sills

Pass 18 Nov 2019 134,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

corrosion on body sill (body sill covers fitted)

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Jul 2017 132,239 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Jul 2016 130,498 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs

slight damage front number plate

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,468 miles

head lamp lenses starting to discolour

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 15 Aug 2013 126,194 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 121,579 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 112,894 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 103,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 94,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,808 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2006 75,240 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

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 HBG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBG, 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 HBG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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