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VU52 NDO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,227 mi
Last recorded145,227 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 NDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 145,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 142,896 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 121,736 miles

engine mount is faulty.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 106,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 93,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 79,102 miles

1 litre of engine oil needed

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid contaminated (brown)

cambelt due every 54,000 miles or 5 years

recommend air-con topup

Fail 24 Oct 2007 79,102 miles

1 litre of engine oil needed

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid contaminated (brown)

cambelt due every 54,000 miles or 5 years

recommend air-con topup

Pass 1 Nov 2006 59,958 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 43,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 NDO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NDO, 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 NDO registered?

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

Is VU52 NDO safe to buy?

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