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YR02 RKN

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,772 mi
Last recorded148,772 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,772 miles

MIL Lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2013 136,480 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 136,479 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 127,228 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre heatshield insecure

rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 116,641 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,780 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 95,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 81,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 71,485 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 71,485 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 60,635 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 50,213 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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YR02 RKN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR02 RKN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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