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YJ52 LMG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,033 mi
Last recorded133,033 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 LMG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 133,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 126,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 123,964 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on outer wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 121,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,964 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 119,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 116,619 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear box rusty.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,123 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise both front tyres wearing low.

advise front brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs lipped and worn.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise rear brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 107,202 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edge of offside rear tyre worn low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2013 104,501 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edge of offside rear tyre

un able to inspect offside front subframe bush (front bush) due under tray being fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,633 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing down and wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2011 90,889 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 90,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,502 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 84,502 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,801 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,548 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YJ52 LMG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ52 LMG, 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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YJ52 LMG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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