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RV02 YCE

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,633 mi
Last recorded118,633 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 118,633 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2011 113,098 miles

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

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

low on engine oil

the o/s/f sill is damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2011 113,098 miles

low on engine oil

the o/s/f sill is damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2010 106,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 106,079 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 99,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 May 2010 99,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 87,394 miles

exhaust hanger on front of back box broken off due to corrosion but exhaust is still supported.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 87,390 miles

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

exhaust hanger on front of back box broken off due to corrosion but exhaust is still supported.

Pass 31 May 2008 72,903 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 57,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,018 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 YCE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

RV02 YCE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is RV02 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 YCE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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