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RV52 YJP

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,003 mi
Last recorded133,003 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 133,003 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 128,445 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 128,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses weathered (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses weathered (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 122,499 miles

both headlamps weathered

Fail 23 Aug 2021 122,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps weathered

Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,605 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 116,742 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 112,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,304 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,805 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,586 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 83,584 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,708 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,242 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,363 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,176 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,342 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 51,338 miles

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

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

advise os wiper split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,829 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 YJP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJP, 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 YJP registered?

RV52 YJP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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