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FE02 FNF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,644 mi
Last recorded174,644 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 174,644 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 174,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light staying on idicating a fault in the system.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 163,539 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 163,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 156,283 miles

engine oil leaks, exhaust system corroded, back section of exhaust in poor condition, outer sills obscured by plastic trims

kerb marks and corrosion on alloy wheels, both side repeter bulbs fading, both rear brake discs heavily corroded, engine oil level on min

n/s/f brake disc lipped and corroded, o/s/f brake disc grooved and wearing thin, rear brake discs wearing low

Fail 1 Mar 2012 156,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leaks, exhaust system corroded, back section of exhaust in poor condition, outer sills obscured by plastic trims

kerb marks and corrosion on alloy wheels, both side repeter bulbs fading, both rear brake discs heavily corroded, engine oil level on min

n/s/f brake disc lipped and corroded, o/s/f brake disc grooved and wearing thin, rear brake discs wearing low

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and cracking in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2011 148,325 miles

Front And Rear Discs Slightly Pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 143,741 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 143,741 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 135,823 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 135,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 108,326 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 108,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,299 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,165 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 FNF 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 60%.

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 FE02 FNF, 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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FE02 FNF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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