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YR02 RKJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,842 mi
Last recorded98,842 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,842 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,676 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,953 miles

Oil leak

front grill missing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box has light corrosion

rear shock absorbers lightly damp with fluid

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,211 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2008 47,211 miles

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

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

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,423 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

n/s front tyre tread low on outside edge 2mm

Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,663 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SOME DAMAGE

Fail 10 Mar 2006 34,500 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

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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YR02 RKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR02 RKJ, 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 YR02 RKJ registered?

YR02 RKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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