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RV02 TXA

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,817 mi
Last recorded138,817 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 TXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 138,817 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2024 132,127 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 126,402 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 120,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,082 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 109,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer box deteriated [not blowing]

Pass 4 Jul 2013 107,240 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 105,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2011 103,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 103,398 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 90,237 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,461 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,090 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,090 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,182 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RV02 TXA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV02 TXA, 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 RV02 TXA registered?

RV02 TXA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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