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OE52 ZRL

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,553 mi
Last recorded115,553 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 ZRL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 115,553 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 115,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,241 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 104,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blowing (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low n/s &o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts rubbing on aux belt (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,460 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 77,476 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 77,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 72,882 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 66,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,052 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,264 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 45,340 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,153 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 37,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 37,099 miles

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

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

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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OE52 ZRL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OE52 ZRL, 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 OE52 ZRL registered?

OE52 ZRL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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