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PJ52 HYL

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,778 mi
Last recorded180,778 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 HYL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 180,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2012 166,189 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 146,800 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 145,564 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 132,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 131,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 131,206 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 117,288 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 101,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 76,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 50,816 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 50,816 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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PJ52 HYL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ52 HYL, 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 PJ52 HYL registered?

PJ52 HYL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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