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DE02 NUH

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,471 mi
Last recorded164,471 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NUH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 164,471 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 152,594 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 152,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central All direction indicators incorrect colour offside nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 141,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 May 2018 141,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2017 125,269 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust is corroding.

Fail 17 May 2017 125,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken. (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust is corroding.

Pass 16 May 2016 108,212 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 108,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyre edges worn

Pass 27 May 2015 101,620 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 101,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 28 May 2014 94,059 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 84,826 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight front exhaust leak

Fail 23 May 2013 84,826 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 25 May 2012 74,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 64,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 55,877 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 28 May 2009 49,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 43,873 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 36,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,096 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

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 NUH is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NUH, 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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DE02 NUH is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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