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RV52 YJN

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,040 mi
Last recorded175,040 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YJN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 175,040 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 142,531 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 129,915 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 129,876 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 118,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 104,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 92,493 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 92,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 89,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Aug 2008 85,026 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 80,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 76,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 65,751 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

rear no plate starting to disfigure

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 YJN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJN, 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 YJN?

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What year was RV52 YJN registered?

RV52 YJN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is RV52 YJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 YJN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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