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YD52 XSR

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,218 mi
Last recorded78,218 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 XSR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,576 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,866 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,076 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 22,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 13,485 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 XSR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

YD52 XSR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is YD52 XSR safe to buy?

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