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VU52 LUT

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,428 mi
Last recorded159,428 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 LUT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 159,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 157,198 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 153,518 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 151,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 149,893 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 149,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 144,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion has been painted over (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule has been painted over (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid discoloured but not contaminated

Pass 23 Mar 2018 141,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes coroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 139,239 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe into rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 134,650 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 130,742 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 130,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 126,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust back box skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 114,431 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 114,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 99,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 87,800 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,039 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 73,690 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 66,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 60,302 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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VU52 LUT 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 86.4%.

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 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 VU52 LUT, 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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What year was VU52 LUT registered?

VU52 LUT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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