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GX51 NSU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,604 mi
Last recorded170,604 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 NSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 170,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 155,902 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 147,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 141,213 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 141,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 130,823 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 130,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 120,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 120,086 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 109,869 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 100,042 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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GX51 NSU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GX51 NSU, 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

How do I check the history of GX51 NSU?

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What year was GX51 NSU registered?

GX51 NSU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is GX51 NSU safe to buy?

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