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1010 NT

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,720 mi
Last recorded161,720 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1010 NT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 161,720 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 149,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

water leak on engine

Pass 26 Mar 2015 140,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 137,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 122,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,499 miles

both rear tyres feathering / low around inner shoulders

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 111,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,458 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perishing on inner edges.

n/s wiper blade split.

rear no plate delamating.

Fail 4 Apr 2009 96,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perishing on inner edges.

n/s wiper blade split.

rear no plate delamating.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 87,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Apr 2008 87,556 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,438 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2007 77,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 64,647 miles

front brake pads low

front number plate de-laminating

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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1010 NT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 1010 NT, 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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1010 NT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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