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YR02 RXM

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,810 mi
Last recorded144,810 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 144,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 144,805 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 129,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 129,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 113,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 104,859 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,773 miles

advise both headlamp lenses deteriorating,affecting the beam images-output

advise front anti-roll bar drop link gaitors perishing

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2011 90,453 miles

advise both front inner cv gaitors weeping grease.

advise nearside door mirror glass cracked.

advise rear exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in front subframe rear bushes.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,461 miles

advise handbrake travel high

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise oil leak from sump area

advise suspension,brakes,steering and exhaust components all corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,461 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise handbrake travel high

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise oil leak from sump area

advise suspension,brakes,steering and exhaust components all corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,136 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,182 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YR02 RXM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

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

Is YR02 RXM safe to buy?

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