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SG52 RZL

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

221,837 mi
Last recorded221,837 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 RZL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 221,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 220,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 220,572 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 215,857 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 205,011 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 194,496 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 194,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 182,242 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 182,242 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 175,711 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 156,881 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

mil lamp on

Fail 4 Aug 2010 156,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

mil lamp on

Pass 6 Aug 2009 139,806 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

advise that the front to rear brake pipe is corroded

advise that the n/s/f tyre is slightly out of shape

advise that the n/s/r tyre has damage to the sidewall, no cords etc exposed

Pass 29 Aug 2008 122,954 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 122,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 104,039 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front andnearside rear tyres low and out of shape. †front discs very worn and rear discs corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 88,790 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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SG52 RZL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG52 RZL, 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 SG52 RZL registered?

SG52 RZL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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