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YR02 RNY

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,343 mi
Last recorded101,343 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,343 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 101,343 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,548 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 91,548 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,920 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 72,732 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 72,732 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 59,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 59,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 52,390 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 51,721 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 51,716 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlight lenses deteriorated to excess (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inside and outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 50,121 miles

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

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2014 47,873 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

STRONGLY ADVISE FRONT TYRES SPLITTING ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES AND SIDEWALLS PERISHED

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2013 43,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 41,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight fluffing to drivers seatbelt

Fail 15 Dec 2012 41,007 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight fluffing to drivers seatbelt

Fail 10 Dec 2011 38,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 38,548 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 36,908 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

tyres under inflated [pumped up]

Pass 19 Dec 2009 34,755 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,876 miles

rear tyres starting to show wear on outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2005 22,727 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2005 22,727 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 RNY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RNY, 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 RNY registered?

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

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