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RV52 WSO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,900 mi
Last recorded143,900 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 WSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 143,900 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 143,900 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 136,928 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,332 miles

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 136,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 125,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,208 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 96,208 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,622 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,615 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,297 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 WSO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WSO, 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 WSO registered?

RV52 WSO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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The MOT history for RV52 WSO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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