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NU52 HHV

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,494 mi
Last recorded85,494 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 HHV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 85,494 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,191 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 80,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,734 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,072 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 73,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,055 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,055 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,711 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,060 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,634 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,540 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,138 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,588 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 14,997 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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NU52 HHV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU52 HHV registered?

NU52 HHV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is NU52 HHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU52 HHV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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