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NSC 10M

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,665 mi
Last recorded184,665 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSC 10M
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 184,665 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leal

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring full inspection of the sills

rear exhaust mount missing but still secure

Fail 17 Apr 2019 184,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top arm joint/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear floor sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

front sill areas corroded

sill covers fitted obscuring full inspection of sill panels

Pass 16 Mar 2018 176,668 miles

Both headlamps slightly foggy

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 165,936 miles

nearside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 23 Mar 2016 154,889 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 149,141 miles

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 16 Oct 2013 135,430 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 135,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 118,204 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,729 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,580 miles

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 8 Oct 2009 73,108 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,537 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,622 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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NSC 10M is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NSC 10M, 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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NSC 10M is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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