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RX52 ZFB

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,852 mi
Last recorded139,852 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 ZFB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 139,852 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 138,009 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 138,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 131,904 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 131,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 2 Jun 2011 124,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 119,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag light on

eml on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 119,527 miles

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

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

air bag light on

eml on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 May 2009 109,126 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2009 109,126 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 75,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,741 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to all four brake disc's noted

Fail 15 Nov 2006 54,741 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion to all four brake disc's noted

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 ZFB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

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

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