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NU52 HGP

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,025 mi
Last recorded177,025 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 177,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 177,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 174,474 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 174,469 miles

Front Headlamp lens missing o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 165,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 165,753 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 159,662 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 148,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drain holes in floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr inner arches (2.4.A.3)

under side corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 138,029 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Tow bar socket not 100% secure.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 138,029 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Tow bar socket not 100% secure.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel pipe union corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 132,906 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

fuel pipe union corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 124,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,473 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 116,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 108,544 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 108,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,204 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 93,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,768 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,186 miles

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

engine noisey & rough on idle

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 5 Sep 2005 41,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HGP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NU52 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

NU52 HGP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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