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YR02 RZW

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

187,855 mi
Last recorded187,855 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 187,855 miles

both front tyres have minor cracks

minor oil leak

rear exhaust has minor leak- corroded

rear pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jul 2024 186,721 miles

rear exhaust has slight leak

rear pads wearing low- discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 183,362 miles

both rear shocks corroded

minor oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded minor blow

rear pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2022 180,747 miles

both front headlight image on limit

engine damp

front number plate poor

n/s/f tyre on limit

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 173,476 miles

front number plate has cracks

Pass 24 Aug 2020 170,972 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 166,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 165,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 158,946 miles

exhaust corroded

head lamp patterns poor

Pass 27 Aug 2016 146,907 miles

Fuel filter damp

Headlamp aims poor

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,756 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 126,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 121,086 miles

exhaust rusty

near side rear tyre on legal limit

oil on off side front inner c.v gator

Pass 10 May 2012 118,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 112,177 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp beam images weak

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2010 106,082 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 11 May 2010 106,079 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 14 May 2009 98,516 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no.plate slightly marked

Pass 14 May 2009 98,516 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no.plate slightly marked

Pass 29 May 2008 91,438 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2007 84,879 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs worn close to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,669 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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 RZW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

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

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