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YG52 JBO

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to faces of rear brake discs

rear pads low

Fail 18 Jul 2011

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to faces of rear brake discs

rear pads low

Fail 16 Jul 2010 81,652 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

engine management warning lamp is on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,652 miles

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

engine management warning lamp is on

Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,801 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,633 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,148 miles

Nearside Front 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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YG52 JBO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YG52 JBO, 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 YG52 JBO registered?

YG52 JBO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is YG52 JBO safe to buy?

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