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OY52 YXX

2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,093 mi
Last recorded182,093 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 YXX
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Tid
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 182,093 miles

Main chassis brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged slightly - but not affecting lamp operation

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 182,093 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Main chassis brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged slightly - but not affecting lamp operation

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 164,268 miles

Both rear lenses cracked but not showing white to rear.

Engine oil leak, light.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 164,007 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear lenses cracked but not showing white to rear.

Engine oil leak, light.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 145,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 129,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 129,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 127,731 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 113,906 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 113,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 96,013 miles

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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OY52 YXX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY52 YXX, 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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OY52 YXX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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