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RV02 YDW

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,878 mi
Last recorded109,878 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YDW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2011 109,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 103,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak from engine

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seats x2

Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,170 miles

unable to check condition and operation of nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted .

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 YDW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

RV02 YDW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is RV02 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 YDW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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