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PN52 PJY

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,026 mi
Last recorded168,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 PJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 168,026 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 168,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 162,747 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 162,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 158,771 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 158,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 155,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside but do produce a beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp flickers very slighty but not considered excessive

Pass 23 Jul 2018 148,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 148,361 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 148,361 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

all 4 brake discs have slight wear and rusting but not considered excessive

Pass 12 Nov 2014 140,453 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 138,301 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 134,179 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 130,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 126,116 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 122,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 108,256 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 108,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 97,699 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 82,145 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 78,001 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
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PN52 PJY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PN52 PJY, 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 PN52 PJY registered?

PN52 PJY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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