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RV52 RRZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,878 mi
Last recorded151,878 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 RRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 151,878 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 144,906 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component's corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system door condition

Fail 23 May 2023 144,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component's corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system door condition

Pass 24 May 2022 140,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2021 135,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 May 2021 135,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2020 131,531 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 May 2020 131,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2018 124,949 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2018 124,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,325 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,951 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,012 miles

Both front subframe rear bushes worn .

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded .

Both headlight lenes in poor condition & patterns faint .

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tailbox casing very corroded .

Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,470 miles

Both front coil springs corroded .

Both headlight patterns faint .

Both rear coil springs corroded .

O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge .

Pass 3 May 2013 104,435 miles

both head light lenses faded

rear silencer corroded

slight wear to both side rear suspension bushes

Fail 3 May 2013 104,434 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both head light lenses faded

rear silencer corroded

slight wear to both side rear suspension bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,220 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,485 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 91,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 83,718 miles

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) front brake discs worn req measuring 3) outer sill covers fitted 4) n/s rear tyre close to limits

Pass 6 Apr 2009 75,923 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,321 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 67,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,758 miles

Front brake pads worn low .

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,799 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RRZ, 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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RV52 RRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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