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RV52 WRZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,947 mi
Last recorded86,947 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,947 miles

o/s/r indicator faded, sills covered, rear of exhaust rusting, rear pads worn to minimum, both front tyres worn to minimum

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,874 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn near to minimum limit, rear silencer rather rusty, sill panels covered, nearside front tyre worn near to minimum limit, nearside front fog light damaged.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,734 miles

exhaust rusting.nsr tyre 2/3 worn/

Fail 27 Oct 2008 70,052 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osf tyre 3/4 worn.rear pads 2/3 worn.rear silencer rusting.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 70,052 miles

osf tyre 3/4 worn.rear pads 2/3 worn.rear silencer rusting.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,256 miles

some rust on rear silencer

Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,083 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 WRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WRZ, 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

How do I check the history of RV52 WRZ?

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What year was RV52 WRZ registered?

RV52 WRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is RV52 WRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 WRZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV52 WRZ have outstanding finance?

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