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FG02 BFJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,720 mi
Last recorded74,720 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 BFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,720 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 74,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 57,330 miles

smoke burning up from back of engine o/s poss from spilt oil on manifold.

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 BFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

FG02 BFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is FG02 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 BFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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