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RY02 TYK

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,386 mi
Last recorded149,386 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 TYK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 149,386 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 149,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 138,766 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,135 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 114,218 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 114,217 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2012 106,908 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 106,906 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 96,309 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 87,894 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 73,719 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 64,362 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 64,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2007 54,575 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 64,418 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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RY02 TYK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

RY02 TYK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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The MOT history for RY02 TYK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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