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YP52 CGE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,503 mi
Last recorded185,503 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 CGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 185,503 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside and nearside rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 185,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside and nearside rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 180,364 miles

Engine manegment light on

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 180,364 miles

Engine manegment light on

Exhaust corroded

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 170,213 miles

Engine manegment light on

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 170,212 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine manegment light on

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 153,606 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 134,237 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 134,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 118,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 113,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 110,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED

Pass 19 Jan 2011 106,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 101,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 94,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,768 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 85,768 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,599 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 CGE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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