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YR52 OUW

2002 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,686 mi
Last recorded105,686 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 OUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 99,306 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 99,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear/front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear/front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,870 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,100 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,253 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,194 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 72,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,888 miles

both front tyrews wearing close to legal limit

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

offside front indicator lamp cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,865 miles

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)

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,200 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,216 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 26,685 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 OUW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

YR52 OUW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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