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YR02 RZZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,692 mi
Last recorded70,692 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,692 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,003 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 61,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,532 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 50,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,973 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,628 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 RZZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RZZ, 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 RZZ registered?

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

Is YR02 RZZ safe to buy?

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