MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,274 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear most. (2.4.G.2)
Advise both front headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.
Advise both front seat belt webbing frayed.
Advise front brake discs lipped.
Advise nearside front wing indicator lens damaged.
Advise offside front tyre wearing low.
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
middle seat belt meciarsism slightley tight
offside nearside rear tyre walls slight damage and wear
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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FG02 BCX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BCX, 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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FG02 BCX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.
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