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YR52 OVM

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,206 mi
Last recorded99,206 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 OVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads getting low

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 May 2011 91,073 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 24 May 2010 81,211 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 81,211 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,588 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 63,588 miles

Nearside Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2005 31,234 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 31,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OVM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

YR52 OVM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is YR52 OVM safe to buy?

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