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RX52 YXD

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,519 mi
Last recorded172,519 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 YXD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 172,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

brake light failure warning lamp on, but brake lights working ok

oil leaks, sump plug leaking too

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 172,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

brake light failure warning lamp on, but brake lights working ok

oil leaks, sump plug leaking too

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 163,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 152,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 141,685 miles

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

oil leak (crankshaft oil seal)

rear box corroided

Pass 26 Oct 2012 129,756 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 119,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 108,123 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,160 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 96,160 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,482 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 71,451 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,019 miles

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

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

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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RX52 YXD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RX52 YXD, 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 RX52 YXD registered?

RX52 YXD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RX52 YXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 YXD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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