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NV02 UFU

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,236 mi
Last recorded128,236 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 UFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and nearside rear coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged previously rubbing on nearside driveshaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 128,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and nearside rear coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged previously rubbing on nearside driveshaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 123,624 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 123,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (Suspension arm) (3.6.B.2c)

N/S /R & O/S /R indicators starting to Fade

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 118,603 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near side and off side (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side and off side (1.4.A.2f)

Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,953 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 115,944 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 111,904 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 111,904 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 108,414 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 108,414 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,330 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 105,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 182,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,111 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2010 92,921 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,921 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 80,958 miles

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

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,444 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,554 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 59,553 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,139 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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NV02 UFU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NV02 UFU, 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 UFU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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