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RV02 YCF

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,276 mi
Last recorded81,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,276 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 75,428 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,247 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,965 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread and is slightly mis-shapen

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge of tread

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,306 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,471 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,929 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 YCF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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