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NU02 HKK

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,415 mi
Last recorded163,415 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 HKK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 163,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 163,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 156,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2022 151,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

inner sills show signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 145,904 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 145,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

sill covers fitted - cannot fully assess sills

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule CENTRAL FURRULE ON SUSPENSION LEG (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OVER SILL SECURING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLOOR AREA TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S SILL CORRODED ,INSPECTED BECAUSE OF DETATCHED OVER SILL, NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF A SUSPENSION OR STEERING COMPONENT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule CENTRA FURRULE ON SUSPENSION LEG (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 140,554 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FORWARD FLANGE AREA (SEALED WITH PASTE) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule CENTRAL FURRULE ON SUSPENSION LEG (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OVER SILL SECURING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLOOR AREA TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S SILL CORRODED ,INSPECTED BECAUSE OF DETATCHED OVER SILL, NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF A SUSPENSION OR STEERING COMPONENT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule CENTRA FURRULE ON SUSPENSION LEG (1.1.12 (f) (i))

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING,CENTER SILENCER SKIN SPLITTING.CENTER EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD BECOMING LOOSE .

Pass 19 Nov 2019 136,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 126,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,707 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 109,236 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,609 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,632 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,698 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,025 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 62,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,819 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,991 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,027 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges slightly worn and slightly mis-shaped

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

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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NU02 HKK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 NU02 HKK, 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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NU02 HKK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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