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YY52 HLN

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,425 mi
Last recorded178,425 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HLN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 178,425 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 178,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 168,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 168,388 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 150,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 141,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 133,608 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 127,819 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 120,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 113,083 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 106,167 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,618 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 92,532 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 77,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 68,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,579 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 28,793 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 HLN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

YY52 HLN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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