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YD52 XTH

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,355 mi
Last recorded166,355 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 166,355 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 161,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 161,099 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 155,367 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlights detiroted

exhaust heat sheild inscure

Pass 22 Jan 2015 150,146 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Feb 2014 144,773 miles

inner edge of n/s front tyre slightly worn

inner edge of o/s front tyre tread slightly worn

Fail 4 Feb 2014 144,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

inner edge of n/s front tyre slightly worn

inner edge of o/s front tyre tread slightly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2012 137,677 miles

exahust back box getting corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 137,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exahust back box getting corroded

n/s no plate bulb dim

Pass 3 Nov 2011 132,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 127,003 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 118,738 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 118,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 113,578 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre treads 3mm

front number plate detiroted

Pass 19 Nov 2007 106,702 miles

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

diagnostic light on

Pass 4 Nov 2006 98,570 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 XTH is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

YD52 XTH is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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