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FY02 NLF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,619 mi
Last recorded74,619 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 NLF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 74,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 74,565 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 74,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 74,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 74,468 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,359 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 73,130 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 72,461 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,461 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 71,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,850 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,850 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,017 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 67,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,271 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 62,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,337 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,004 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,649 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 56,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 51,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,870 miles

Official stickers over 40mm in zone " B " swept area ( stickers should be repositioned )

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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FY02 NLF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY02 NLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY02 NLF registered?

FY02 NLF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is FY02 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 NLF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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