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RV52 YJM

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,800 mi
Last recorded135,800 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 135,800 miles

Oil leak

engine managment light on!!

tracktion controle light displaying [off]

Fail 7 Apr 2012 135,800 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine managment light on!!

tracktion controle light displaying [off]

Pass 19 Apr 2011 128,747 miles

major engine oil leak

traction control light on dash

Fail 8 Apr 2010 122,737 miles

Advise:chip in screen

Advise:engine management light on

Advise:oil leak

Advise:rear no.plate starting to stain through lettering

Advise:screenwash water smells stagnent

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 122,737 miles

Advise:chip in screen

Advise:engine management light on

Advise:oil leak

Advise:rear no.plate starting to stain through lettering

Advise:screenwash water smells stagnent

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 112,592 miles

front disc,s heavly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2008 104,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 90,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 75,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RV52 YJM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YJM, 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 YJM?

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What year was RV52 YJM registered?

RV52 YJM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is RV52 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 YJM shows 9 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.

Does RV52 YJM have outstanding finance?

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