CarVerify

Free Car Check

PN52 NXJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,775 mi
Last recorded48,775 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 NXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,775 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 43,160 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,159 miles

centre exhaust rubber split

Fail 9 Feb 2016 38,159 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one exhaust mount broken

wiper spliting on ends

Fail 18 Mar 2014 38,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one exhaust mount broken

wiper spliting on ends

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,202 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,338 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,509 miles

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

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

new rear discs & pads fitted. brakes retested 62% & 20%

Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,509 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,308 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,638 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,734 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 15,003 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PN52 NXJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN52 NXJ, 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

How do I check the history of PN52 NXJ?

You can check the full history of PN52 NXJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PN52 NXJ registered?

PN52 NXJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is PN52 NXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN52 NXJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN52 NXJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PN52 NXJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.