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FA52 YRU

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,256 mi
Last recorded249,256 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 YRU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 249,256 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 294,256 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear of Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 291,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear subframe mount bush badly worn

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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FA52 YRU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 FA52 YRU, 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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How do I check the history of FA52 YRU?

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What year was FA52 YRU registered?

FA52 YRU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 October 2002.

Is FA52 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 YRU shows 3 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.

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