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DE02 NUC

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,423 mi
Last recorded110,423 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NUC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 110,423 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 100,783 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 100,783 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,897 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very low

o/s/f tyre worn low on edge

rear disc pads worn low

Fail 27 Apr 2009 91,897 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn very low

o/s/f tyre worn low on edge

rear disc pads worn low

Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,658 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,929 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 69,929 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine managment light on

front & rear tyres are different sizes (tread width)

small cuts to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Feb 2006 66,419 miles

Engine management light on

Handbrake close to stop

Both rear tyre's feathering on inner edge of tread

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,419 miles

Both rear tyre's feathering on inner edge of tread

Engine management light on

Handbrake close to stop

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DE02 NUC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE02 NUC, 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 DE02 NUC registered?

DE02 NUC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is DE02 NUC safe to buy?

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