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NU52 HGK

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,480 mi
Last recorded139,480 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 HGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 139,480 miles

o/s rear suspension top outer rose bush worn

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2016 128,056 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges also nail i n/s front

cetre and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 128,056 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on edges also nail i n/s front

cetre and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,356 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 108,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre mishapen on inner tread

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,420 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure (centre)

exhaust signs of corrosion (centre)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,303 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2011 84,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,694 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,091 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,698 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 69,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,101 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 62,101 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,384 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

rear registration plate faded slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,726 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 40,731 miles

20% imbalance on front brakes

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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NU52 HGK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NU52 HGK, 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 NU52 HGK registered?

NU52 HGK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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The MOT history for NU52 HGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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