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NBZ 7933

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,757 mi
Last recorded145,757 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 7933
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 145,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 off front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 141,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 134,947 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear hand brake effort low

Fail 22 Mar 2017 134,947 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear hand brake effort low

Pass 19 Mar 2016 127,615 miles

poor beam image from headlamps just acceptable.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 119,950 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2015 119,909 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

eml on

rear exhaust joint clamps in poor condition

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 22 Mar 2014 112,497 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling away

Pass 22 Mar 2013 106,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 100,777 miles

offside rear tyre has a bald inner edge, offside rear upper arm outer bush worn, nearside rear upper arm outer bush worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,437 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

nearside park brake low effort

Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,448 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,906 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 67,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,511 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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NBZ 7933 is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NBZ 7933, 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 NBZ 7933 registered?

NBZ 7933 is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is NBZ 7933 safe to buy?

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