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YX51 BFJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,740 mi
Last recorded167,740 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 167,740 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Lower floor drain plugs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded

both rear tyres stepping inside edge

fuel tank straps corroded

possible engine mount has play engine has slight movement when gear is engaged.

unable to check sills due to covers being fitted

engine & gearbox oil leaking / almost on exhaust

Fail 10 Oct 2019 167,651 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested due to aim adjustment switch on n/s/f lower arm (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn possible hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn possible hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Lower floor drain plugs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded

both rear tyres stepping inside edge

fuel tank straps corroded

possible engine mount has play engine has slight movement when gear is engaged.

unable to check sills due to covers being fitted

engine & gearbox oil leaking / almost on exhaust

Pass 16 Oct 2018 157,031 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 150,520 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 150,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 149,208 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 148,892 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 145,167 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 134,457 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 134,457 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 17 May 2010 121,107 miles

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play offside rear top outer hub bush

Pass 4 Mar 2009 101,544 miles

stone chip windscreen outside of zone A

Fail 27 Feb 2009 101,294 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stone chip windscreen outside of zone A

Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,867 miles

Brake flexi hoses are starting to perish & ferrules are corroded

Nsf lower wishbone is corroded

Oil leak

Osf inner cv boot is split

Rear silencer is poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2007 82,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 82,762 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,557 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks sump bung and oil filter areas

Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,529 miles

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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YX51 BFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX51 BFJ, 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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YX51 BFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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