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OE52 YVT

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,179 mi
Last recorded191,179 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 YVT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 191,179 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 186,903 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 180,189 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)

eml on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 157,839 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake fuild very dirty

glow plug light not lighting up /hard start from cold

handbrake has to much travel ,needs adjusting

ns boot lid light missing

rear exhaust box slightly corded

rear washer inop

under tray damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 157,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake fuild very dirty

glow plug light not lighting up /hard start from cold

handbrake has to much travel ,needs adjusting

ns boot lid light missing

rear exhaust box slightly corded

rear washer inop

under tray damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 135,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 112,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 112,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 91,633 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 91,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2007 66,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2006 51,813 miles

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

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

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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OE52 YVT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE52 YVT, 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 OE52 YVT registered?

OE52 YVT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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