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BU02 NNP

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,371 mi
Last recorded130,371 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 NNP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 130,371 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,578 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 102,960 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in o/s/f seat frame

Fail 13 Oct 2010 102,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in o/s/f seat frame

Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,312 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2008 76,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,776 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,042 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,091 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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BU02 NNP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU02 NNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 NNP registered?

BU02 NNP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is BU02 NNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 NNP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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