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RY02 WGO

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,048 mi
Last recorded131,048 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 WGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 131,048 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 131,047 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,517 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 122,517 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 106,665 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear lower hub bush slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2013 106,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear lower hub bush slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 94,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,085 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,448 miles

exhaust under tray loose

Fail 13 Dec 2010 77,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust under tray loose

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,847 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,463 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 37,892 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 WGO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WGO, 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 WGO registered?

RY02 WGO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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