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YR52 OUV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,143 mi
Last recorded197,143 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 OUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 197,143 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 186,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Slight ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 186,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak Slight ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 183,563 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 183,563 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 180,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 180,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 176,000 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 164,364 miles

Breather hose split (Causing Smell in car)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 164,364 miles

Breather hose split (Causing Smell in car)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 127,771 miles

Driver's Wiper Blade Split

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 116,231 miles

N/S/F Fog light not working

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 115,742 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S Centre High level brake light bulb not working

N/S/F Fog light not working

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 104,049 miles

Airbox bushes slightly splitting

Front PAS pipe wet

Front brake pads getting low and discs lipped

Large oil leak from engine. Oil level on min

N/S/R lower arm bush splitting

Rear exhaust box outer lining coming away

Stepping on rear tyres

When auto box put in drive large bang/ poor change

slight mark where blade marked screen. Advise as very slight and not in divers view

Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,512 miles

Engine oil level very low (on minimum level)

Exhaust rear section heavily corroded but not yet holed

N/S/R longitudinal arm bush spilt

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,286 miles

Both rear tyres down to 2mm on inner edge

Front PAS pipe wet/weeping CANT SEE LEAKING FOR MOT

Front brake pads getting low

Mark on windscreen where worn blade has been operating causing slight mark in glass.

O/S/R puddle light inop

Oil leak from o/s of engine

Outer coating on rear exhaust box coming apart

Phone aerial on roof worn

Play in both N/S/R rose bushes

Rear lower arm bushes splitting

Fail 11 Oct 2007 70,286 miles

Both rear tyres down to 2mm on inner edge

Front PAS pipe wet/weeping CANT SEE LEAKING FOR MOT

Front brake pads getting low

Mark on windscreen where worn blade has been operating causing slight mark in glass.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/R puddle light inop

Oil leak from o/s of engine

Outer coating on rear exhaust box coming apart

Phone aerial on roof worn

Play in both N/S/R rose bushes

Rear lower arm bushes splitting

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,143 miles

O/S/R puddle light bulb inop. Wheel bolts rusty. Front PAS pipe wet/weeping (cant see leaking). Slight oil weep from engine. Slight rust build up on rear exhaust box. Some small stone chips on windscreen. N/S/F inner wing poor fit.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 35,159 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall pass-advise.

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 OUV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR52 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

YR52 OUV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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