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YR02 RNZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,384 mi
Last recorded108,384 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 108,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

full exhaust system corrd

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 108,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

full exhaust system corrd

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 94,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 84,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,877 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,902 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 72,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,315 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,658 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2006 30,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 24,884 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 RNZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

YR02 RNZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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