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RX52 ZBP

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,742 mi
Last recorded151,742 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 ZBP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 151,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 151,742 miles

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 138,154 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 137,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 127,495 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 119,191 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,060 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,850 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre deteriation inside edge slight

tyre wear offside front inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012 99,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre deteriation inside edge slight

tyre wear offside front inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,718 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 78,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,064 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,015 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front side lights have odd colour bulbs in

o/s/f suspension sensor arm broken

o/s/r tyre worn off unevenly on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 46,479 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,537 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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RX52 ZBP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZBP, 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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RX52 ZBP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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