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NU02 VHZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,910 mi
Last recorded129,910 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 129,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 129,521 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt at clip (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust has slight blow at front flex , and back box

Pass 4 Jun 2016 129,068 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 129,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 128,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,880 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 127,880 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 125,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 123,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 116,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 105,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 85,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 59,183 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 VHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

NU02 VHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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