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RV02 YCW

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,850 mi
Last recorded161,850 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 161,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box in poor cond

rear centre seat belt cover clip missing

rear shocks corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 161,840 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box in poor cond

rear centre seat belt cover clip missing

rear shocks corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 159,176 miles

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

Rear exhaust cover corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2016 156,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 156,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 152,964 miles

7 pin trailer electrics not working

Pass 24 Nov 2014 150,092 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 146,010 miles

self leveling headlight mechanism not working headlights adjusted to mot standard

Pass 5 Dec 2012 139,795 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 139,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 125,231 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 112,491 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 112,491 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 97,665 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2008 97,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,649 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 83,649 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,855 miles

Nearside front fog light unit missing

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edges of tread pattern.close to spec

Offside front fog light insecure

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edges of tread pattern

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 YCW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

RV02 YCW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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