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RV52 WTC

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,503 mi
Last recorded105,503 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,503 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 105,503 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play rear suspension bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,268 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,652 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,038 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,938 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,005 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 56,001 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,018 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 37,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,017 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,269 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 WTC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 WTC, 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 WTC registered?

RV52 WTC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 October 2002.

Is RV52 WTC safe to buy?

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