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YR02 RVK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,060 mi
Last recorded144,060 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 144,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 132,573 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 115,925 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 110,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,256 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,637 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 98,111 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 91,524 miles

2 stickers in window screen need moving from swept area

front reg plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2010 85,224 miles

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

cracked front reg plate.

Pass 15 May 2009 78,192 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 78,192 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 71,281 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 71,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 60,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 50,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 39,505 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 RVK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR02 RVK registered?

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

Is YR02 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 RVK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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