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FN52 YCL

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,702 mi
Last recorded125,702 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 125,702 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 125,702 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak + oil level low ()

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

rear tyres feathering inner shoulders

Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,402 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pads rear, wearing thin

oil level low

Pass 19 Sep 2015 110,620 miles

M.I.L light on

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

broken oil breather pipe causing oil fumes in car - marked area

Fail 19 Sep 2015 110,620 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure whole radius of tyre - marked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure whole radius of tyre - marked (4.1.D.1b)

M.I.L light on

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

broken oil breather pipe causing oil fumes in car - marked area

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front to rear metal brake pipe shows pittng/corrosion, at rear of pipes

o/s front lower suspension arm shows corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2013 93,146 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system shows corrosion

vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2013 93,146 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system shows corrosion

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,960 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,189 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,330 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 65,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,830 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,785 miles

both rear tyres worn nearly smooth on very inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2005 37,901 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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FN52 YCL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN52 YCL, 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 FN52 YCL registered?

FN52 YCL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FN52 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 YCL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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