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YY52 HKO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,342 mi
Last recorded158,342 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 158,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 147,422 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2013 136,908 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

osf tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 May 2012 130,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 124,520 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 124,520 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 118,592 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 118,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 114,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 103,628 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,886 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 89,886 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,072 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 HKO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

YY52 HKO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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