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RY02 TWV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,483 mi
Last recorded111,483 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 TWV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 111,483 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 111,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,168 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 103,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 96,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,138 miles

Nearside Rear tyre old & perished (made in 2010)

Oil leak ()

smell of exhaust fumes inside vehicle

Fail 6 Dec 2017 95,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

smell of exhaust fumes inside vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre old & perished (made in 2010)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,208 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

oil level on minimum

Fail 9 Dec 2016 93,196 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot (gaiter) leaking

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mount has some vertical movement

Offside Rear shock absorber has some vertical movement

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

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 92,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot (gaiter) leaking

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mount has some vertical movement

Offside Rear shock absorber has some vertical movement

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

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,795 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 90,795 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,028 miles

rear pads low

Fail 20 Sep 2013 87,959 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smeary

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

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

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

Nearside front outer cv gaitor clip slightly insecure -- prs

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Rear of exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 85,820 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,817 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear pads are low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,251 miles

front discs lipped

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,920 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 76,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front discs lipped

slight play both rear sub frame bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,930 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 41,688 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RY02 TWV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RY02 TWV, 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 RY02 TWV registered?

RY02 TWV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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