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YR02 RWZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,196 mi
Last recorded123,196 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 123,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 114,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 114,849 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,656 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 19 Apr 2013 107,651 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 2 May 2012 100,556 miles

engine has a bad oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 100,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine has a bad oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,550 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,027 miles

rear brake pads worn to limit.

rear indicators faded slightly.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 81,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

off side rear and near side rear tyres cracking in treads slightly.

rear brake pads worn to limit.

rear indicators faded slightly.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 66,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake caliper spring appears to be incorrectly fixed

Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,904 miles

n/s/f brake caliper spring appears to be incorrectly fixed

Pass 20 May 2008 66,858 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,653 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,164 miles

both r/ tyres perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Mar 2006 42,423 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 42,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

YR02 RWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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