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YD52 XOU

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

73,958 mi
Last recorded73,958 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 XOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,304 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,066 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,969 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,969 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,433 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,545 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,057 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,866 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 52,866 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,558 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,400 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,262 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 45,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,521 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,052 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,872 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,055 miles

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

front wipers wearing

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,623 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 25,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,881 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YD52 XOU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU registered?

YD52 XOU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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