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WO02 RNV

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,338 mi
Last recorded199,338 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 RNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 199,338 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 193,344 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 193,343 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 187,909 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN/LEAKS.GENERAL CORROSION.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 187,882 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN/LEAKS.GENERAL CORROSION.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 174,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 157,069 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 157,069 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 139,069 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 139,069 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 120,343 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 120,343 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 105,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 105,096 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,012 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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WO02 RNV 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 60%.

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 WO02 RNV, 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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WO02 RNV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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