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RV52 WUP

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,915 mi
Last recorded148,915 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 WUP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 148,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

deterioration in front number plate

front subframe rear bushes poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2011 144,091 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

offside rear seatbelt webbing in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2010 137,299 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust tail pipe clamp would benefit from attention

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

nearside rear wheel in poor condition

note - rear washer not working

Fail 22 Oct 2010 137,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust tail pipe clamp would benefit from attention

nearside rear wheel in poor condition

note - rear washer not working

offside front tyre worn on edges

uneven wear in rear brake pads

Pass 13 Nov 2009 129,086 miles

gear lever/knob worn

parking assist failure display on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2008 116,361 miles

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (stepped tread pattern)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 116,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (stepped tread pattern)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 100,394 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 100,394 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2006 78,493 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 78,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 60,802 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 WUP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WUP, 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 WUP registered?

RV52 WUP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is RV52 WUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 WUP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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