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NM02 ASV

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,138 mi
Last recorded162,138 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 ASV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 162,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 158,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BRAKE PADS ARE LOW... (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2017 158,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BRAKE PADS ARE LOW... (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 153,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 150,952 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 143,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 133,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2012 129,854 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 122,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 115,592 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 102,016 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 102,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 81,033 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,696 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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NM02 ASV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NM02 ASV, 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 NM02 ASV registered?

NM02 ASV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is NM02 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM02 ASV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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