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YD52 XTL

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,549 mi
Last recorded195,549 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 XTL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 195,549 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 188,012 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 188,012 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 176,400 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 176,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 162,733 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insicure

exhaust silencer poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s front tyre cracks in side wall

Fail 31 May 2014 162,733 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insicure

exhaust silencer poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s front tyre cracks in side wall

Pass 22 May 2013 146,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 May 2013 146,443 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2012 126,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 114,568 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 114,568 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 105,470 miles

corroded pipes engine area

front subframe rot setting

n/s and o/s rear hub joints worn

o/s front inner cv boot holed

Fail 9 Mar 2010 105,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corroded pipes engine area

front subframe rot setting

n/s and o/s rear hub joints worn

o/s front inner cv boot holed

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,339 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 100,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 85,409 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 85,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 83,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 66,636 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 66,422 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YD52 XTL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

YD52 XTL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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