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NU02 HKW

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,199 mi
Last recorded141,199 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 HKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 141,199 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 141,197 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,505 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover fitted

slight play in n/s/front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,055 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 115,840 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,723 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 97,436 miles

N/S/R Tyre has cracks in sidewall

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc`s scored

Pass 14 Feb 2012 97,436 miles

N/S/R Tyre has cracks in sidewall

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc`s scored

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,747 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 77,030 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,196 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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NU02 HKW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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