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YD52 NBG

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

259,079 mi
Last recorded259,079 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 NBG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 259,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 252,467 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 243,658 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 229,899 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 218,739 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 208,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 203,397 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 203,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 198,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 198,309 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 193,151 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 188,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 185,128 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 174,340 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 174,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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YD52 NBG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD52 NBG, 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 YD52 NBG registered?

YD52 NBG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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