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MK02 NXS

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,737 mi
Last recorded151,737 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 NXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 151,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls splitting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre sidewalls splitting

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear number plate lens missing

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 151,737 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear pipe (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front oil cooler pipe insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls splitting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre sidewalls splitting

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear number plate lens missing

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 142,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST CORRDED

Pass 17 Dec 2013 140,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 140,029 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 136,747 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHEILD INSECURE

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2012 136,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

EXHAUST HEATSHEILD INSECURE

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 133,234 miles

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 133,234 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,678 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 129,671 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2009 125,995 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 117,086 miles

NOTE BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES---- NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SCREEN CRACKED OUTSIDE ZONE A/B--

Pass 19 Nov 2007 98,357 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 76,449 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,430 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 50,811 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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MK02 NXS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK02 NXS, 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 MK02 NXS registered?

MK02 NXS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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