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RV02 YDL

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,406 mi
Last recorded178,406 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2017 178,406 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 167,767 miles

Front both head lights starting to deteriorate

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 159,389 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 154,300 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 150,843 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 146,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

PAS rack damp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 140,921 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 134,059 miles

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

oil leak from front of engine

oil leak from gear box

Pass 17 Feb 2009 120,896 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate poor condion

Pass 22 Feb 2008 107,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 93,741 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 79,852 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 YDL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YDL, 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 YDL registered?

RV02 YDL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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