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FD02 BFY

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,899 mi
Last recorded106,899 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 BFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 106,899 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 106,899 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 103,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 103,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 102,816 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 102,816 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 May 2021 102,245 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 88,215 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition ,

Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,641 miles

Rear silencer corroded on outer casing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,508 miles

rear silencer corroded on outer casing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,856 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,263 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,328 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,796 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,802 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 44,053 miles

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

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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FD02 BFY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD02 BFY, 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 FD02 BFY registered?

FD02 BFY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is FD02 BFY safe to buy?

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