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OE52 YYP

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,102 mi
Last recorded136,102 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 YYP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 136,102 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 136,100 miles

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

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

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

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

small crack in windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 127,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 127,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 120,196 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very close to limit

n/s head lamp slightly off colour

Fail 8 May 2013 120,196 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn very close to limit

n/s head lamp slightly off colour

Pass 19 Mar 2012 111,527 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 111,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 102,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 92,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,118 miles

o/s/r tyre feathering

Fail 9 Mar 2009 84,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,172 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 77,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tinted windows fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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OE52 YYP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YYP, 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 YYP registered?

OE52 YYP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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