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YR02 RZV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,389 mi
Last recorded91,389 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 91,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 90,656 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front screen cracked outside pescribed area (just)

Offside Front indicater unit full of water

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pads very very low !

engine very rattley at idle

headlamps poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,333 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,529 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 76,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,364 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,020 miles

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2009 43,286 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 43,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,010 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 41,010 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front wiper blade slightly split

off side rear tyre getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 RZV 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 62.5%.

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 RZV, 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 RZV registered?

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

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