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FG51 XBJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,227 mi
Last recorded132,227 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 132,227 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 123,583 miles

exhaust corroded

engine light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 116,716 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 107,790 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 107,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 107,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 96,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,071 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,781 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,646 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,605 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,549 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 XBJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBJ, 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 FG51 XBJ registered?

FG51 XBJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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