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YG52 JBV

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,252 mi
Last recorded214,252 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 JBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 214,252 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 197,867 miles

o/s/r brake disc worn and lipped

Fail 25 Jan 2012 197,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r brake disc worn and lipped

Pass 2 Feb 2011 176,731 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 218,496 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s registration bulb dim

Fail 7 Jan 2011 175,935 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front fog lens cover damaged

Rattle from catalyc converter

Pass 27 Jan 2010 156,666 miles

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 26 Jan 2009 133,878 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 133,878 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 117,631 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,642 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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YG52 JBV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG52 JBV, 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 YG52 JBV registered?

YG52 JBV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is YG52 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG52 JBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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