2002 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · RO52 NPV
2002 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 102,406 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO52 NPV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 102,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO52 NPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Saab 9-5 (RO52 NPV) between September 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RO52 NPV Mileage History
- 27/09/200624,256 mi
- 27/09/200733,362 mi+9,106 mi
- 29/09/200842,028 mi+8,666 mi
- 02/10/200949,213 mi+7,185 mi
- 07/10/201051,432 mi+2,219 mi
- 04/10/201154,686 mi+3,254 mi
- 08/10/201260,736 mi+6,050 mi
- 16/10/201367,171 mi+6,435 mi
- 16/09/201471,813 mi+4,642 mi
- 09/09/201582,892 mi+11,079 mi
- 12/09/201686,064 mi+3,172 mi
- 15/09/201788,486 mi+2,422 mi
- 13/09/201890,390 mi+1,904 mi
- 06/09/201992,879 mi+2,489 mi
- 11/09/201992,937 mi+58 mi
- 09/09/202094,058 mi+1,121 mi
- 09/09/202094,058 mi
- 07/09/202195,163 mi+1,105 mi
- 15/09/202297,649 mi+2,486 mi
- 24/08/2023100,014 mi+2,365 mi
- 24/08/2023100,014 mi
- 10/09/2024102,406 mi+2,392 mi
- 10/09/2024102,406 mi
Average of roughly 4,353 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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