MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,559 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroding
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for FB52 CEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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