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FE02 FMC

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,788 mi
Last recorded122,788 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 FMC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 122,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 118,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damage n/s.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,959 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 107,614 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,981 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,828 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 83,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,237 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 63,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,217 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FE02 FMC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FE02 FMC, 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 FE02 FMC registered?

FE02 FMC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is FE02 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE02 FMC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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