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RV52 RFL

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,934 mi
Last recorded174,934 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 RFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 174,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 164,846 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 164,844 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 157,188 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 156,972 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed engine management light is on (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested o/s and n/s/f head lights are not clear (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 147,976 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 147,762 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 139,549 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 126,986 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 126,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 117,304 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 117,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 77,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 67,208 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 67,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RFL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV52 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

RV52 RFL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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