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FE02 FMY

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,271 mi
Last recorded118,271 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 FMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 118,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 108,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 94,310 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 94,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 88,386 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

blue smoke from exhaust at fast idle

Fail 9 Apr 2010 88,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise front discs lipped pads slightly worn

strong advise brake pipes corroded

strong advise exhaust system heavily corroded and deteriorated

strong advise n/s/f tyre worn on the edges and close to limit

very strong advise blue smoke at fast idle

very strong advise n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and very close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,157 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes getting poor rusty

rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,410 miles

advise rear silencer corroded

strong advise front tyres wearing on outer edge

strong advise rear pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,770 miles

O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/F tyres getting poor!

Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,355 miles

rear discs are slightly scored

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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FE02 FMY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 FE02 FMY, 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 FE02 FMY registered?

FE02 FMY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is FE02 FMY safe to buy?

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