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FC02 HPF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,912 mi
Last recorded96,912 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 96,912 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 86,301 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 85,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,794 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2013 84,794 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,650 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 80,735 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 80,735 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,143 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,141 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 67,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,845 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,699 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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FC02 HPF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FC02 HPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FC02 HPF registered?

FC02 HPF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is FC02 HPF safe to buy?

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