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YD52 XBG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,129 mi
Last recorded132,129 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 XBG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 132,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 123,570 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 113,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,668 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust box starting to rust

Fail 13 Jul 2016 91,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both green brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,137 miles

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

rear exyhaust skin rusted onsilencer

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,317 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 65,157 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 65,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,029 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,338 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,799 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
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YD52 XBG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YD52 XBG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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