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PN52 NXV

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,462 mi
Last recorded59,462 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 59,462 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,260 miles

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 59,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 59,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 58,787 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 58,599 miles

Offside chassis brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,399 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,361 miles

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2016 55,134 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,396 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,737 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,406 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 43,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,834 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 40,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,558 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 37,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,053 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,546 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 33,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,328 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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PN52 NXV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 NXV, 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 PN52 NXV registered?

PN52 NXV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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