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YR02 RVA

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,181 mi
Last recorded148,181 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 148,181 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 148,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 139,163 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 129,529 miles

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

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,284 miles

N/s/f Inner wheel archcover insecure.

n/s/r brake hose slihtly cracked.

oil leaks from engine.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 117,284 miles

N/s/f Inner wheel archcover insecure.

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

n/s/r brake hose slihtly cracked.

oil leaks from engine.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 109,092 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 109,092 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 106,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,142 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 87,934 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 34,243 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YR02 RVA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

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

Is YR02 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 RVA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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