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YY52 HMJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,642 mi
Last recorded134,642 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 134,642 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 126,039 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 126,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,127 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 116,126 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,305 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 107,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 93,658 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 93,658 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,441 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 87,431 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,572 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,116 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 HMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

YY52 HMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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