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RV52 YGF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,585 mi
Last recorded147,585 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 147,585 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 137,945 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 129,195 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,048 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 116,605 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2010 116,605 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2009 105,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advance corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

both front wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 14 Sep 2009 105,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advance corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

both front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,857 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust section

heavy corrosion to both rear brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2008 87,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear exhaust section

heavy corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,993 miles

Rear brake disc's getting close to MOT limits for corrosion

Slight water damage to both number plates

Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2005 39,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 39,808 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 YGF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

RV52 YGF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is RV52 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 YGF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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