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FN52 YDB

2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,322 mi
Last recorded110,322 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YDB
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Tid
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 110,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 110,322 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 102,532 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 102,532 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 85,903 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 85,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,233 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,142 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 62,142 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,261 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Tid?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
10,679
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Registration plate lamp not working 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 12
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 12
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FN52 YDB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 100,003 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 Vector Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN52 YDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN52 YDB registered?

FN52 YDB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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