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VU02 NLX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,189 mi
Last recorded117,189 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 NLX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 117,189 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 117,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 102,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,396 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,686 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,902 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,354 miles

tcs light on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,323 miles

exhaust poor

rear discs poor

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,638 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,752 miles

N/S/F FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

Fail 3 Mar 2008 45,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,182 miles

N/S/F FOG LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Fail 2 Mar 2007 38,182 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/S/F FOG LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,378 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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VU02 NLX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU02 NLX, 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 VU02 NLX registered?

VU02 NLX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is VU02 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 NLX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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