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FD51 HXF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,882 mi
Last recorded133,882 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 HXF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 133,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlights in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear foglight lens broken but no bulb fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2012 133,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlights in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear foglight lens broken but no bulb fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 126,030 miles

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

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

engine light is on

front engine mounting in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion in places

Fail 6 Sep 2011 126,030 miles

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

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

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

engine light is on

front engine mounting in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion in places

Pass 7 Sep 2010 117,540 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 107,904 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 98,903 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 82,256 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,283 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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FD51 HXF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD51 HXF, 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 FD51 HXF registered?

FD51 HXF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is FD51 HXF safe to buy?

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