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DE02 NVA

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,027 mi
Last recorded90,027 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 90,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,543 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 89,073 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 89,073 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 88,789 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,274 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 88,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,983 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 87,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,942 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,277 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Both rear tyres slightly cracked.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,694 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,690 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 83,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 80,301 miles

Engine management light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 77,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,774 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,996 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,157 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,009 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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DE02 NVA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 DE02 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

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

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The MOT history for DE02 NVA 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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