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YY52 HLV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,171 mi
Last recorded113,171 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective front lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated traval on leaver (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front screen wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

chassis sheild over exhaust centre section insecure

exhaust showing corrosion

front grill insecure

seek service advice on all listed

side skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection of sills . at various points of floor , around plugs , corrosion .

Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side , and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear passenger area , front fuse area (4.11 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust showing corrosion

hand brake requiers adjustment only just meeting requierments to pass .

head lamps aim checked on number 2 setting , head lamps showing deterioration , only just meeting mot requierments to pass .

oil leak

recommend that the drivers view is kept clear of effects.

seek service advice asap , on wiring , and suspension .

side skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection of sills

various front and rear suspension comonents showing coorsion .

Fail 22 Sep 2018 108,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side , and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear passenger area , front fuse area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust showing corrosion

hand brake requiers adjustment only just meeting requierments to pass .

head lamps aim checked on number 2 setting , head lamps showing deterioration , only just meeting mot requierments to pass .

oil leak

seek service advice asap , on wiring , and suspension .

side skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection of sills

various front and rear suspension comonents showing coorsion .

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear back box corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 101,527 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear back box corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 94,142 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 8 May 2015 91,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,256 miles

exhaust system poor condition/layers peeling

front brakes/slight fluctuation

Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,704 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,640 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,746 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,684 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,419 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,041 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 28,035 miles

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

both front tyres feathered on edges and tread down to 2mm

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 HLV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HLV, 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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YY52 HLV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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