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RV52 YGO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,985 mi
Last recorded176,985 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 176,985 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 176,973 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 171,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 171,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 169,538 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 169,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 169,236 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 169,154 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2017 162,593 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 153,926 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 153,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2016 153,877 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2015 144,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2015 144,990 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 138,310 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2013 128,619 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2012 116,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 102,523 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 96,303 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,072 miles

exhaust rusting rear end no blows

Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,570 miles

exhaust rusting rear end no blows

Pass 15 Dec 2006 74,923 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 74,871 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 52,870 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 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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