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YD52 NDN

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

180,646 mi
Last recorded180,646 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 NDN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 180,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 177,034 miles

Near Side Front Inner Drive Shaft Boot Deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight Corrosion ... Near Side Rear Outer Sill

Pass 1 Dec 2022 170,774 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 165,696 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 165,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of main pipe at corner of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking joint of pipe to flexy section (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 160,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 153,357 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 153,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 147,730 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear End of Main Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 142,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 136,799 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 132,179 miles

Both sides hand brake need alot of effort,Off side hand brake low reading.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 132,179 miles

Both sides hand brake need alot of effort,Off side hand brake low reading.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 127,044 miles

Low reading near side hand brake

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 121,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres scrubbing on outer edge

nearside handbrake lower effort than offside

Fail 3 May 2013 121,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres scrubbing on outer edge

nearside handbrake lower effort than offside

Fail 10 May 2012 116,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 116,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,645 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 106,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side hand brake low reading

Pass 27 Jan 2009 101,747 miles

both front tyres wearing [3mm]

near side hand brake low reading

Pass 28 Dec 2007 95,116 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 89,281 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,191 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 65,425 miles

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YD52 NDN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NDN, 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 NDN registered?

YD52 NDN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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