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RV02 YCK

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,209 mi
Last recorded112,209 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 112,209 miles

all four tyres are wearing unevenly

cloudy headlights

splits in wiper blades

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,872 miles

Rear silencer is badly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 106,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer is badly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear silencer is badly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system is badly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 95,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system is badly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,667 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,828 miles

rear silencer is badly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,785 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 65,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,026 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,536 miles

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

n/s,o/s/front wiper blades start seperating

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,395 miles

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

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

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 YCK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCK, 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 YCK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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