MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 .
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 .
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 .
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)
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)
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
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)
exhaust system poor condition/layers peeling
front brakes/slight fluctuation
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
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
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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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