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YR02 RXH

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,116 mi
Last recorded116,116 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RXH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 116,116 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 116,116 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 114,976 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 112,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

front number plate delaminated, will require attention

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,736 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,313 miles

Offside Front cracking in sidewall of tyre

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling away

Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 109,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 107,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

front number plate delaminated, poor condition.

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,235 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 105,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 102,688 miles

front number plate delaminated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,475 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 100,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,847 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre low on tread & cracking & perrishing

offside front tyre low on tread & cracking & perrishing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres nearing wear bars

nearside rear tyre cracking & perrishing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,253 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack & perrish

offside front indicator unit has water inside

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2011 89,053 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 89,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 84,315 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,315 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,541 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,120 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,020 miles

Both front Wiper rubbers slightly split..

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,456 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 RXH is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 RXH, 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 RXH registered?

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

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