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YW52 MWN

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,519 mi
Last recorded140,519 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 MWN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 140,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 135,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 126,411 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 126,411 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 119,073 miles

both rear tyre rubber compounds cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2011 112,253 miles

both front and rear brake discs surface corrodsion

Pass 22 Dec 2009 106,498 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 98,182 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front brake discs corroded and worn advises replacing

front brake pads low advise replacing

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 92,278 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 85,668 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 78,142 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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YW52 MWN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YW52 MWN, 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 YW52 MWN registered?

YW52 MWN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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