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RV02 UXZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,021 mi
Last recorded140,021 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 UXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 140,021 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 140,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 139,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 139,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 136,730 miles

Fluid leak under front of car

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery warniong light on

exhaust corroded

oil leaks on engine

Pass 17 Oct 2020 128,843 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 128,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Housing back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Across front subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 122,422 miles

Rear Tyre(s) worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Apr 2018 117,496 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,325 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,254 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 108,204 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,146 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Mar 2013 104,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 102,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 101,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 98,994 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 86,074 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 86,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,232 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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RV02 UXZ 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 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 RV02 UXZ, 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 RV02 UXZ registered?

RV02 UXZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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