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RV02 UYM

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

210,812 mi
Last recorded210,812 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 UYM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 210,812 miles

Central Front engine/gearbox mount deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated and system corroded (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and o/s/f lens borderline deteriorated/images (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 196,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and o/s/f lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn/wearing

Fail 10 May 2017 196,217 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and o/s/f lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn very close to cords but no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn/wearing

Pass 17 May 2016 180,441 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front headlamp flickering

Fail 16 May 2016 180,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front headlamp flickering

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 162,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front subframe centre bushes worn

nearside headlamp in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

wheels in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2015 162,193 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

nearside headlamp in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

wheels in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2014 150,727 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2013 143,015 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 138,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust outer skin weak

Pass 24 May 2011 129,843 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 117,224 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2009 105,727 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 20 May 2008 92,177 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 78,062 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 78,062 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 64,489 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 UYM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV02 UYM, 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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RV02 UYM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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