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YR52 OTU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,664 mi
Last recorded98,664 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 OTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,664 miles

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

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,074 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 87,069 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,746 miles

engine managment lamp on

rear box exhaust deteriated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,699 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 78,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,310 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 77,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,238 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,559 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,367 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 63,012 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 55,373 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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YR52 OTU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol 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 YR52 OTU, 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 YR52 OTU registered?

YR52 OTU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is YR52 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 OTU 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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