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FB52 CEF

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,559 mi
Last recorded103,559 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 CEF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 103,559 miles

damage on n/s/f headlamp

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

kerb damage on alloys and tyres sidewalls

tapping on engine no oil showing on dipstick oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2012 103,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage on n/s/f headlamp

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

kerb damage on alloys and tyres sidewalls

tapping on engine no oil showing on dipstick oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 100,136 miles

heavy oil leak from engine, exhaust system in poor condition and badly corroded, outer sills obscured by plastic trims

kerb damage to n/s/f alloy, n/s/f tyre wearing on edge, fuel filter corroded and in poor condition, o/s/r tyre nail in tread, rear brake discs lipped

ticking noise from engine, bonnet pull faulty, front bump lower damaged, n/s/f headlamp lense damaged, engine oil level below min

Fail 22 Nov 2011 100,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

heavy oil leak from engine, exhaust system in poor condition and badly corroded, outer sills obscured by plastic trims

kerb damage to n/s/f alloy, n/s/f tyre wearing on edge, fuel filter corroded and in poor condition, o/s/r tyre nail in tread, rear brake discs lipped

ticking noise from engine, bonnet pull faulty, front bump lower damaged, n/s/f headlamp lense damaged, engine oil level below min

Pass 30 Nov 2010 97,314 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,244 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroding

small damage to ns headlight

Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 84,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 84,615 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 70,474 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 60,993 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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FB52 CEF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FB52 CEF, 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 FB52 CEF registered?

FB52 CEF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is FB52 CEF safe to buy?

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