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YR02 RVC

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,574 mi
Last recorded121,574 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 May 2017 116,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror glass cracked

Oil leak ()

engine managment on

headlamp lens misted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 111,442 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak.

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,552 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,548 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,927 miles

Both headlamp beam images VERY poor(lenses)

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

N/S/R tyre in very poor condition(splitting & sidewall badly deteriorated)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 88,010 miles

nearside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 16 May 2011 80,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,732 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 30 Mar 2009 68,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,826 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,569 miles

Nearside 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 RVC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

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

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