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YG52 JBY

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,083 mi
Last recorded203,083 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 JBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 203,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

both front discs slight lip

offside door mirror glass crack not effcting view

Fail 28 Jan 2011 203,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

both front discs slight lip

offside door mirror glass crack not effcting view

Fail 4 Dec 2009 188,274 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 188,274 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 174,514 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 24 Nov 2007 82,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 159,650 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 159,650 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 127,578 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 JBY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

YG52 JBY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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