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RX52 ZDY

2002 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,899 mi
Last recorded112,899 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 ZDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,899 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Dec 2013 101,986 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 107,023 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 106,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 102,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 98,950 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 95,582 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,559 miles

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

parking brake almost at top of travel

Pass 17 Nov 2007 89,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 80,425 miles

advise o/s wiperblade slighty split †advise exhaust back box corroded †advise rear brake discs corroded †advise rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 17 Nov 2005 71,171 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 ZDY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

RX52 ZDY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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