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FG02 BCU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,999 mi
Last recorded111,999 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 BCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2013 111,999 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 111,999 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 107,223 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 21 May 2012 107,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2011 105,519 miles

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

drivers mirror secured with tape

front tyre treads worn low,..no tread on outer tyre,..tyres cut in places

nearside front side repeater lense missing,..wing damaged

rear wiper split

Fail 10 May 2011 105,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

drivers mirror secured with tape

front tyre treads worn low,..no tread on outer tyre,..tyres cut in places

nearside front side repeater lense missing,..wing damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 24 May 2010 98,324 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 98,324 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Pass 6 May 2009 92,543 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

floor pan and front subframe covered in oil,may be a leak or has it been sprayed on ?.

Pass 26 May 2007 69,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 52,560 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit at edge

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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FG02 BCU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG02 BCU, 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 FG02 BCU registered?

FG02 BCU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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