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RV52 YHE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,914 mi
Last recorded113,914 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YHE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 113,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 111,700 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,892 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 108,892 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2014 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 93,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,226 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 83,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 77,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 71,232 miles

centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2009 71,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,941 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,513 miles

windscreen damaged,offside front foglamp glass damaged,nearside front and nearside rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 9 Sep 2005 30,028 miles

Font brake pads getting low

Scratch on windscreen within zone A

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 YHE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE registered?

RV52 YHE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is RV52 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 YHE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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