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HJ02 NCE

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,773 mi
Last recorded131,773 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 NCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2024 131,773 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 130,559 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,579 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 128,981 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 127,507 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 127,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 123,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,315 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 117,016 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 114,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 112,331 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 109,855 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 107,648 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 107,648 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 104,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 94,259 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 80,807 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 65,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2006 48,807 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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HJ02 NCE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HJ02 NCE, 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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HJ02 NCE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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