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NV51 XTZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

223,763 mi
Last recorded223,763 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 XTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 223,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch to floor join - shocker mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch to floor join - shocker mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Handbrake return springs missing - lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides of vehicle around and behind fuel tank, brake flexi ferrules corroded also (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sills, plastic side skirt covering view (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 219,769 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Lower sill CORRODED,has plastic side skirt obscuring view

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Fuel tank /trailing arm area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower sill CORRODED , has plastic side skirt obscuring view

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank/trailing arm area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear BOTH inner arches corroded

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sub frame area/floor (6.1.B.2)

exhaust flexi section corroded

underside has been heavily under sealed

Pass 18 Jul 2016 212,891 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured LENS MISSING (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer sill (underside) CORRODED

Offside outer sill (underside) CORRODED

Fail 13 Jul 2016 212,888 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured LENS MISSING (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer sill (underside) CORRODED

Offside outer sill (underside) CORRODED

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 204,218 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 203,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 192,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 192,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 178,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

One rear exhaust rubber missing.

Rear silencer outer skin rotten.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 164,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 164,103 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 147,683 miles

2 bolts missing from underside. 1 each side front.

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

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

RH inner drive shaft gater split.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 147,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

2 bolts missing from underside. 1 each side front.

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

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

RH inner drive shaft gater split.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 132,704 miles

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

Oil leak

metal brake pipe running from front to rear corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 132,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

metal brake pipe running from front to rear corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 114,859 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

vehicle may require tracking

Fail 20 Jul 2009 114,859 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

vehicle may require tracking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 101,290 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 84,156 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 84,156 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,013 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 53,869 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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NV51 XTZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NV51 XTZ, 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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NV51 XTZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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