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RV02 YBU

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,921 mi
Last recorded115,921 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 115,921 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated/rusty

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

Fail 29 Oct 2018 115,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bothside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective bothside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated/rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2017 112,249 miles

CENTRE SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES WEATHERED

NEARSIDE SUN VISOR INSECURE

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,062 miles

Oil leak ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 108,059 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothside (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 103,254 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

Fail 26 Sep 2015 103,178 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush. (2.4.G.2)

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box deterated

Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,919 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,859 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,885 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 71,012 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 64,209 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,126 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 46,825 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 YBU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

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

Is RV02 YBU safe to buy?

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