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YG52 JCU

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,599 mi
Last recorded180,599 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 JCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 180,599 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 174,550 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 174,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 171,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 163,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen cracked all along bottom (out of drivers view)

Fail 3 Jul 2023 163,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also very worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen cracked all along bottom (out of drivers view)

Pass 7 Jul 2022 156,819 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 152,247 miles

front lower wind screen cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2021 152,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

nearside petrol tank strap broken, may require attention

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 147,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Front windscreen cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 147,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Front windscreen cracked

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 141,345 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 135,007 miles

rear exhaust corroded. 1 of 3 mounting brackets broken

Fail 18 Jun 2018 134,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust corroded. 1 of 3 mounting brackets broken

slight play in offside front suspension area, lower balljoint?

Pass 19 Jun 2017 128,436 miles

rear exhaust corroded. one rear exhaust bracket missing

strong advise all lower windscreen cracked,not in drivers vision

Pass 6 Jul 2016 122,565 miles

rear exhaust box outer sleaving corroded

strong advise all front lower windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 117,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 117,169 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 110,793 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 110,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 103,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head lamps poor pattern

n/s/r tyre splitting in inner side wall been run low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,933 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 94,933 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 82,680 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 82,680 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,850 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,441 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,514 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 45,923 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 JCU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

YG52 JCU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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