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EK51 NVD

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,146 mi
Last recorded133,146 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 NVD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 133,146 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 133,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 121,801 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust backbox baffles broken up but not effecting exhaust emmission

Pass 29 Dec 2008 105,797 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 87,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 87,041 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 68,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 68,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,555 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has screw in side wall causing tyre to be under in flated

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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EK51 NVD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK51 NVD, 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 EK51 NVD registered?

EK51 NVD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is EK51 NVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 NVD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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