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RV02 YEB

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,600 mi
Last recorded110,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,600 miles

Complete exhaust system in very poor condition from front before flexi pipe to rear box assembly. Rear box skin peeling away bad due to rust.

Front Gearbox mounting defective Front gearbox mount in poor condition. (dog bone style) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread level low and tyres showing bad age deterioration (4.1.E.1)

Smell of fuel from around OSR fuel filter area. (covered in so not able to see filter unit)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,798 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,849 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust bx rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,188 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tailpipe/exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Sill covers fitted

Wet test

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,459 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,711 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,051 miles

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inpsection of both sills

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,218 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 41,216 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,766 miles

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

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,222 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 YEB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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