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YR02 RKU

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,678 mi
Last recorded146,678 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 146,678 miles

Engine leaks oil

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2016 146,678 miles

Engine leaks oil

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 141,049 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 141,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

malfunction indicator light showing a fault

Pass 10 Jun 2014 133,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 126,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,879 miles

rear brakes needed next service

Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,367 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 77,367 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 49,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,559 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,479 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,268 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 RKU 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 YR02 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

YR02 RKU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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