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YR02 RXB

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,403 mi
Last recorded135,403 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RXB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 135,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 133,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs rusted and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 133,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear to front pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs rusted and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 132,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2020 132,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear brake pads worn

Fail 2 Apr 2019 129,638 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear brake pads worn

Pass 27 Mar 2018 125,709 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fraying on edge of belt (5.2.2a)

brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2018 125,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also see advisory (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fraying on edge of belt (5.2.2a)

brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 122,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 119,966 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 104,507 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,335 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear discs pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 92,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 81,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,980 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 RXB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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