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NU02 RXN

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,914 mi
Last recorded125,914 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 RXN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 125,914 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/f rim damaged

severe oil leaks

Fail 24 Mar 2012 125,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

severe oil leaks on engine

Pass 27 Mar 2011 112,038 miles

engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre getting low on centre tread

play in nearside and offside rear hub mounting bushes

rear exhaust corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 20 Mar 2011 111,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leaks

play in nearside and offside rear hub mounting bushes

rear exhaust corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 19 Mar 2010 94,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 90,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ns door mirror loose

trim missing on osr bumper

Fail 17 Mar 2009 90,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ns door mirror loose

trim missing on osr bumper

Fail 23 Feb 2008 75,552 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake disc pads very worn

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges legal requirement only

rear brake disc pads worn

Pass 23 Feb 2008 75,552 miles

front brake disc pads very worn

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges legal requirement only

rear brake disc pads worn

Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,663 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 RXN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXN, 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 NU02 RXN registered?

NU02 RXN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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