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YG52 JDX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,175 mi
Last recorded20,175 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 JDX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,175 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 201,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 195,002 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 195,002 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 193,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 165,037 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 135,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 104,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 98,541 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 98,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 90,550 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear shockers starting to wear and leak - but not bouncy yet

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 JDX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol 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 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

YG52 JDX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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