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YY52 HLO

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,911 mi
Last recorded65,911 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HLO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 65,911 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 65,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 65,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,008 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,562 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,320 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 61,320 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,147 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

wipers worn

Fail 11 Sep 2017 60,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,170 miles

front & rear indicators pale

wipers worn

Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,170 miles

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

front & rear indicators pale

wipers worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,344 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,144 miles

back box outer skin peeling

both rear arm bushes weak

exhaust corroded

osf inner cv boot damp

play in nsr upper rose bush

Fail 11 Oct 2013 56,143 miles

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

back box outer skin peeling

both rear arm bushes weak

exhaust corroded

osf inner cv boot damp

play in nsr upper rose bush

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,144 miles

back box outer skin corroded

both rear subframe bushes perished

osf cv boot damp

osf power steering boot damp

Fail 11 Oct 2012 55,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box outer skin corroded

both rear subframe bushes perished

osf cv boot damp

osf power steering boot damp

Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,242 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,507 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,108 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,695 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,436 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 15,935 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 HLO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HLO, 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 HLO registered?

YY52 HLO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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