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NY52 BRZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

202,196 mi
Last recorded202,196 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 BRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 202,196 miles

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine & gearbox oil leaks

Front ABS rings corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 202,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine & gearbox oil leaks

Front ABS rings corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 200,676 miles

exhaust is corroded

front tyres are getting low on tread

oil leaks (engine,drive shaft)

Pass 18 Jul 2018 196,920 miles

ABS rings are rusty

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Front brake pipes are rusty

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Stone damage in zone A

Fail 16 Jul 2018 196,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Also cracked and needs replacing (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ABS rings are rusty

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Front brake pipes are rusty

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Stone damage in zone A

Pass 12 Jul 2017 192,076 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front abs pickup rings corroded (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Cracked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 192,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front subframe-o/s/r bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front abs pickup rings corroded (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Cracked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 178,431 miles

exhaust is in poor condition

front tyres are worn on the inside

slight movement in the anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2015 158,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 142,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 135,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsr brake is binding slightly

rear box outer skin is in poor condition

slight handbrake im/balance

slight play in nsr hub bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2012 126,253 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Springs missing from handbrake quadrants,

Pass 13 Oct 2011 113,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 100,458 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,272 miles

Both handbrake quadrant return springs missing.

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 72,089 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,910 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,252 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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NY52 BRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NY52 BRZ, 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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NY52 BRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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