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RV52 YFO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,504 mi
Last recorded116,504 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 116,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 108,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 102,810 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 102,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 May 2020 97,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 87,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 81,017 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 76,610 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,478 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 67,617 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,754 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 59,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,257 miles

offside fornt rack boot damp

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,424 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f suspension oil soaked

Fail 2 Sep 2010 50,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f suspension oil soaked

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,185 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,456 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2007 38,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,485 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 24,166 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 YFO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YFO, 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 YFO?

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What year was RV52 YFO registered?

RV52 YFO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is RV52 YFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 YFO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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