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RV52 RHJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,084 mi
Last recorded131,084 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 RHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 131,084 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 131,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 124,516 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 14,516 miles

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

front brake application uneven 37% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 116,420 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 116,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 108,655 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust clamps corroded

exhaust rubber mounts worn

outer sill covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 8 Jan 2013 101,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer rusty tep repair

Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust weak and patched up [rear]

wet conditions

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,905 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

temp repair to silencer

wet conditions

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,619 miles

wet conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wet conditions

Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,155 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 48,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,579 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 RHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

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

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