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EG02 NSE

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,543 mi
Last recorded97,543 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 NSE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 97,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2014 97,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2013 79,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 79,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 75,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,588 miles

sill covers uppwer and lower engine covers

Fail 22 Jun 2011 72,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

sill covers uppwer and lower engine covers

Pass 19 Jun 2010 66,062 miles

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

uinder tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,511 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2009 53,511 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,978 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,083 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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EG02 NSE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EG02 NSE, 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 EG02 NSE registered?

EG02 NSE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EG02 NSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 NSE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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