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RV52 RCZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 RCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,710 miles

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

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

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

rear disc's are pitted and pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Oct 2009 67,858 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 67,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,105 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 54,023 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,930 miles

both rear tyres tread depth down to 2.5mm.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 34,703 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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RV52 RCZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV52 RCZ, 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 RV52 RCZ registered?

RV52 RCZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RV52 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 RCZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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