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YY52 HKJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,091 mi
Last recorded194,091 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 194,091 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 182,578 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 166,491 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 166,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 153,603 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 144,495 miles

movement in front of rear subframe mounting bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2008 129,352 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Slight leak from fule tank area.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 117,265 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 117,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 102,187 miles

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

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

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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YY52 HKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY52 HKJ, 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 YY52 HKJ registered?

YY52 HKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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