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NNC 302

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,088 mi
Last recorded33,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNC 302
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 33,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion around front steering and suspension components

front number plate slightly damaged

inside both rear doors corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 33,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion around front steering and suspension components

front number plate slightly damaged

inside both rear doors corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 32,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear wheel arches inside rear doors corroded

corrosion around steering and front and rear suspension components

front number plate damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2025 32,728 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear wheel arches inside rear doors corroded

corrosion around steering and front and rear suspension components

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2024 32,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded,advise check (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around rear suspension components

exhaust corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2023 32,155 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 31,632 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2022 31,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,934 miles

corrosion around front steering and suspension components

nearside front wiper slightly split

Fail 29 Jun 2021 30,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion around front steering and suspension components

nearside front wiper slightly split

Pass 13 Jun 2020 30,545 miles

wipers splitting

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,519 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 28,714 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 27,649 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,794 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,349 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,568 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,072 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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NNC 302 is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NNC 302, 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 NNC 302 registered?

NNC 302 is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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