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RV52 RFY

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,363 mi
Last recorded150,363 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 RFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 150,363 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 150,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2011 122,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 102,045 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 102,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,433 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 68,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,001 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,518 miles

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

advise near side front wiper wron and starting to split

Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,517 miles

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

advise near side front wiper worn and starting to split

Pass 14 Oct 2005 39,504 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 RFY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV52 RFY registered?

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

Is RV52 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 RFY shows 12 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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