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VU52 NDK

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,139 mi
Last recorded198,139 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 NDK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 198,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 198,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 196,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box rusted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 193,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 190,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 173,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 163,034 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 149,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 140,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 131,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 121,635 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 109,586 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 109,386 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,758 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,155 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 95,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 80,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,752 miles

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

indicator switch not staying on all the time

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 NDK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VU52 NDK, 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 NDK registered?

VU52 NDK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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