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NU02 RXL

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,435 mi
Last recorded144,435 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 RXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 144,435 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle body corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2026 144,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2025 138,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive coolant pipe on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2024 131,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible gearbox cooler - pipes in bumper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipes on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,635 miles

Fluid leak on offside front ( Possible gearbox cooler )

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 119,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 119,521 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,882 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 103,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 102,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 83,779 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2018 82,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 71,147 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 64,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 May 2016 64,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,260 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,508 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,854 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,551 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,246 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 25,240 miles

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

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 RXL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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