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NL02 ONV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,766 mi
Last recorded132,766 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 ONV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 132,766 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear exhaust deteriatted

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

all rear suspension arms corroded

boot floor corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 132,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear exhaust deteriatted

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

all rear suspension arms corroded

boot floor corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 121,879 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking oil (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear shocks,springs and sub frame rusty

exhaust tail box rusty & heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2016 121,765 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

EML on

Nearside tank strap rusty

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking oil (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear shocks,springs and sub frame rusty

exhaust tail box rusty & heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2015 111,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front strutt spring seats rusty

exhaust rusty

front under tray damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2015 111,579 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front strutt spring seats rusty

exhaust rusty

front under tray damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2014 102,039 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 2 Jul 2014 102,039 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,270 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexie and rear box very rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,270 miles

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

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

exhaust flexie and rear box very rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2012 90,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin on box loose

Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin on box loose

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,770 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake has some travel

oil level ;low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,096 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 77,096 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 70,328 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 70,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,308 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 64,308 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

n\s and o\s front tyres, slight deterioration on tread pattern

Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,290 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 49,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NL02 ONV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ONV, 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 ONV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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