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YY52 HKL

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,736 mi
Last recorded161,736 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HKL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 161,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 151,602 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 151,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2010 137,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 120,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 101,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 101,464 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,966 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,352 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 44,828 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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YY52 HKL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc 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 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

YY52 HKL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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