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RX52 ZFC

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,342 mi
Last recorded132,342 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 132,342 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 108,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 124,818 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly cracked from inner wall

Fail 9 Jul 2012 118,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 118,305 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)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 103,828 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 103,773 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 103,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 70,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,040 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 48,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,743 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 ZFC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX52 ZFC registered?

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

Is RX52 ZFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 ZFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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