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VU52 NDE

2002 Saab 9-5 Aero

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,525 mi
Last recorded95,525 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero86,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 NDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 95,525 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 79,486 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 74,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 74,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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VU52 NDE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 86,320 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 NDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 NDE registered?

VU52 NDE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is VU52 NDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 NDE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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