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NU02 ULG

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,822 mi
Last recorded134,822 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 134,822 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 134,822 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

exhaust heavilly corroded

nsf tyre profile slightly lumpy, near limit and inner wall cracked

nsr seat belt not checked fully due to child seat fitted

osf tyre near limit and worm on inner edge close to cords

rear brake discs look poor

slight play in both rear top hub bushs

slight play in nsf antiroll bar link

Pass 11 Mar 2010 121,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 111,191 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 110,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,657 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 70,657 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,059 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 ULG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

NU02 ULG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is NU02 ULG safe to buy?

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