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FY02 RBV

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

270,878 mi
Last recorded270,878 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 RBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 270,878 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 266,093 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 266,092 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 251,456 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 220,866 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 181,718 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 139,836 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 120,539 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 117,856 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 117,856 miles

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

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

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

diesel emissions close to limit

long travel on hand brake lever

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r road wheel inner rim damaged

plastic covers fitted to outer sill

rear number plate starting to fade

slight brake judder rear brakes

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in both rear top and bottom rosery bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2006 74,081 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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FY02 RBV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FY02 RBV, 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 FY02 RBV registered?

FY02 RBV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is FY02 RBV safe to buy?

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