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YR52 OTZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,977 mi
Last recorded81,977 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 OTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,880 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 78,834 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,191 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,543 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,194 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 34,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 25,720 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 OTZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

YR52 OTZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YR52 OTZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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