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FN52 YCR

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,979 mi
Last recorded162,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YCR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 162,979 miles

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

o/side dip beam poor

rear suspension arms bushes in chassis seperating

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2012 129,949 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 May 2012 129,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust boxes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 May 2011 117,162 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2011 117,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 96,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 78,698 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,931 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,329 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 YCR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN52 YCR registered?

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

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