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YD52 XPO

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,267 mi
Last recorded136,267 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 XPO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 136,267 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 engine ()

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 136,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 engine ()

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 121,308 miles

has oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 120,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported on rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

has oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 110,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 110,773 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,869 miles

both sils have plastiv covers on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,883 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 81,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,191 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,585 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2006 38,323 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,323 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 XPO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD52 XPO registered?

YD52 XPO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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