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VU52 NCA

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,676 mi
Last recorded162,676 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 NCA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 162,676 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 162,665 miles

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

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

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 8 Nov 2013 144,810 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 28 Oct 2013 144,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 143,284 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 138,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 126,312 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 111,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 100,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,963 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2007 71,079 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,857 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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VU52 NCA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NCA, 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 VU52 NCA registered?

VU52 NCA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is VU52 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 NCA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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