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YR02 SHZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,783 mi
Last recorded80,783 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 80,783 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 80,783 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,070 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 71,822 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,539 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,468 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,461 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,217 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 68,217 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,719 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,917 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,029 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 46,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,309 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 39,912 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,161 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsf fog lamp misty

sid display missing digs

all four tyres are pearishing /cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2012 34,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf fog lamp misty

sid display missing digs

all four tyres are pearishing /cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,851 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 27,432 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,746 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,163 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,343 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 SHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

YR02 SHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 SHZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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