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YP52 CFZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,697 mi
Last recorded168,697 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 CFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 168,697 miles

Font discs corroding.

Rear discs corroding.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 168,671 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front discs corroding.

Both rear discs corroding.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not a lot of travel.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 162,677 miles

NSR tyre on 1.6mm

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OSR tyre on 2mm

OSf cv gaiter deteriorated

rear silencer badly corroded

suspect worn gearbox/engine mounting

Pass 6 Dec 2013 153,912 miles

OSF outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 6 Dec 2012 140,940 miles

both rear discs corroding.

play in n/s/f hub assembly.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 122,434 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 122,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 8 Dec 2010 104,322 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 88,418 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 121,526 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 112,485 miles

n/s/front fog light not working

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/front fog light cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2007 112,485 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s/front fog light not working

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/front fog light cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2006 101,972 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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YP52 CFZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP52 CFZ, 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 YP52 CFZ registered?

YP52 CFZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YP52 CFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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