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YR02 RLZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,639 mi
Last recorded169,639 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 169,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 169,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 155,202 miles

Engine management light on

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

front and rear brake pads wearing down

front brake imbalance 31%

rear shock absorbers slightly bouncy

rear wiper blade worn out

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2015 155,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

front and rear brake pads wearing down

front brake imbalance 31%

rear shock absorbers slightly bouncy

rear wiper blade worn out

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 148,571 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear tyre pressures low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

both headlight lenes very hazy Image poor

exhaust flexi deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 23 May 2013 138,413 miles

Both headlight lenes hazy

Exhaust back box front mounting bracket broken off System secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 138,413 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both headlight lenes hazy

Exhaust back box front mounting bracket broken off System secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 120,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Apr 2011 97,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

THROTTLE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

THROTTLE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Pass 15 Feb 2010 90,945 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 84,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 75,521 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR SEATBELTS NOT FULLY TESTED CHILD SEATS FITTED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,521 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR SEATBELTS NOT FULLY TESTED CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,003 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RLZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

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

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