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RV02 YCB

2002 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,324 mi
Last recorded154,324 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YCB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 154,324 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside corrosion evident [chassis rail]

exhauste corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 150,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 148,823 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 148,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 147,232 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 144,553 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 138,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 135,205 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 134,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 117,619 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 100,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 82,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,366 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 YCB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB registered?

RV02 YCB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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