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NV02 UFS

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,610 mi
Last recorded116,610 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 UFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 116,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box & front flexi parts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 116,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both mount cups on front shock absorbers badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills & n/s/r inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box & front flexi parts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 114,705 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 110,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,837 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F AND N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 82,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F AND N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,703 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,665 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,288 miles

advise : nearside fuel tank strap heavily corroded (still secure on other mountings)

advise : offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,097 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,825 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,306 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,040 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 47,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,126 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,680 miles

light scratches on windscreen outside of zone a

Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,384 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,793 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,159 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,168 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 15,940 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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NV02 UFS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NV02 UFS, 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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NV02 UFS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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