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YR02 RTO

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,510 mi
Last recorded89,510 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,510 miles

exhaust system detiorated

damp patch lower engine area

nearside front tyre close to tread wear band and low on outer edge

rear pads wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,748 miles

exhaust detiorated

oil damp patch

Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,044 miles

damp patch engine bay

exhaust detiorated outer skin

front tyres on / close to tread wear band

wipers starting to split on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,910 miles

damp patch engine bay

exhaust slightly detiorated

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,778 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,361 miles

Oil leak

outer skin exhaust detiorated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,397 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak

crack in offside rear light lens

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,279 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,726 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,691 miles

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

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 RTO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

YR02 RTO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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