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RX52 ZCT

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 ZCT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 123,060 miles

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

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe middle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe middle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine breather system also broken ()

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2016 114,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

slight blow from exhaust centre box

Fail 24 Feb 2016 114,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

rear discs poor

rear pads low

slight blow from exhaust centre box

Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,938 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 99,938 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,930 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 92,924 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 89,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 85,959 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 85,507 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2010 85,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 76,723 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,819 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 50,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006
Fail 25 Jan 2006 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 ZCT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

RX52 ZCT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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