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NY52 BSU

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,089 mi
Last recorded180,089 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 BSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 180,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 170,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 161,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 157,950 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 153,724 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 143,194 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 134,069 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 121,923 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 121,920 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 92,571 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 84,709 miles

CRACK DAMAGE TO N/S/F WINDSCREEN AREA ABOVE SWEPT ZONE B

FRONT SUB FRAME O/S REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,066 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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NY52 BSU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BSU, 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 NY52 BSU registered?

NY52 BSU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is NY52 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY52 BSU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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