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VU52 NEO

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,715 mi
Last recorded156,715 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 NEO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 156,715 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 147,446 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

Fail 19 May 2014 147,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 May 2013 136,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 126,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to offside front windscreen not in swept area

Pass 11 May 2011 115,177 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 115,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2010 104,431 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 93,096 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 93,096 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 79,569 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 67,273 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 53,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

corrosion on rear brake discs

slight leak of grease from both front outer cv boots inner clips

Pass 3 May 2005 44,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cuts in nsf nsr tyer sidewalls

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 NEO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

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

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