MOT Status
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176,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe is corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsf chassis is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Both fuel tank straps are corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 rear rose bushes on rear suspension have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear springs and shocker absorders are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate is cracked and deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamp lens require cleaning (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Osf track rod end has play in it (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe is corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsf chassis is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Osf side repeater is slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Osr handbrake cable return spring is missing (1.1.6 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both fuel tank straps are corroded
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber is missing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear exhaust heat shield is loose
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 rear rose bushes on rear suspension have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear springs and shocker absorders are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate is cracked and deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust has slight leak
under vehicle corroded
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
under vehicle corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
under vehicle corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust rusting rear end no blows
exhaust rusting rear end no blows
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Possible Slight Gearbox Oil Leak.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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RV52 YGO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YGO, 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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RV52 YGO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 2002.
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