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FB51 CKX

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,610 mi
Last recorded196,610 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 CKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 196,610 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 178,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body and suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2018 178,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2017 166,748 miles

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 159,870 miles

Body has slight corrosion the under side of this vehicle has been heavily under sealed although there is evidence of surface corrosion to both body work & suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush part of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush part of (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 147,966 miles

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 137,162 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 126,883 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 123,202 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 117,087 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 109,859 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 102,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,511 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 78,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 52,642 miles

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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FB51 CKX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FB51 CKX, 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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FB51 CKX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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