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NL02 OND

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,959 mi
Last recorded170,959 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 OND
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 170,959 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear and centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Ring (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front outer cv boots missing inner clips

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

Offside front seatbelt partially covered in tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 168,018 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 168,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019

All 4 coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 159,913 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 159,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 155,349 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

play o/s inner rack arm

Pass 14 Mar 2016 147,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

play o/s inner rack

Pass 4 Mar 2015 138,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust outter skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,745 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 96,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,730 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 86,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,506 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 66,913 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,913 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 45,917 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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NL02 OND is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NL02 OND, 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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NL02 OND is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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