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FG51 WPL

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,538 mi
Last recorded127,538 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 WPL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 127,538 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 122,411 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 122,411 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,245 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 108,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,195 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 95,060 miles

N/s/handbrake return spring is inscure and o/s return spring is missing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,237 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 84,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,623 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,490 miles

ns door mirror insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,586 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,156 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 72,256 miles

corrosion around rear brake pipes unions and brake cable sleeves †nearside front tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 18 Nov 2005 70,796 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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FG51 WPL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG51 WPL, 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 FG51 WPL registered?

FG51 WPL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is FG51 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 WPL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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