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R1 MVH

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

182,661 mi
Last recorded182,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 MVH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 182,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 178,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 175,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 172,080 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 169,510 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 166,627 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 164,690 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 158,927 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 153,311 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 147,331 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 141,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 132,844 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 132,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 123,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 117,298 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 108,728 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 100,522 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 93,374 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 88,702 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 81,579 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 71,822 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,892 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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R1 MVH is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R1 MVH, 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 R1 MVH registered?

R1 MVH is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is R1 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 MVH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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