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FG02 BFE

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,202 mi
Last recorded181,202 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 BFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 181,202 miles

both top outer rose bushes worn

Fail 8 Sep 2017 181,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

both top outer rose bushes worn

Pass 29 Sep 2016 175,617 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 175,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 164,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under tray fitted

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 164,397 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under tray fitted

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 152,238 miles

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 152,238 miles

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 138,645 miles

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 126,884 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 117,265 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 111,882 miles

slight leak from the o/s/r shock absorber

the n/s/r tyre is worn

Fail 4 Oct 2010 111,784 miles

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

slight leak from the o/s/r shock absorber

the n/s/r tyre is worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 107,181 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 92,169 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 92,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 91,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre heatshield slightly damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,748 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
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FG02 BFE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

FG02 BFE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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