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FG02 BEY

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,569 mi
Last recorded29,569 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 BEY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 29,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 27,982 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 27,932 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 13 May 2020 27,929 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 27,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

Pass 14 May 2018 27,675 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 27,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 27,118 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 26,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 25,294 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 23,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,943 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 21,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both wiper blades beginning to split

Fail 26 May 2007 21,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both wiper blades beginning to split

Pass 24 May 2006 16,383 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 12,053 miles

n/s/r brake pipe and cable support bolt was missing. replaced bolt to secure.

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 BEY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FG02 BEY, 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 FG02 BEY registered?

FG02 BEY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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