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FG51 XBM

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,439 mi
Last recorded163,439 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 163,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 156,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 142,058 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 134,375 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 134,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 126,165 miles

Oil leak ()

unable to check sill areas due to side skirts

Fail 24 Jan 2018 126,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

unable to check sill areas due to side skirts

Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,927 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

both side inner cv boots leaking grease slightly

center brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake hoses cracking slightly

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,718 miles

center brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 104,718 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

center brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,311 miles

n/s front tyre worn to legal limit and requires attention

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

o/s front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust cover deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating and 1 bracket broken

slight oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,603 miles

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,011 miles

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

silencer outer shell deteriorating slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2013 63,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

silencer outer shell deteriorating slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,271 miles

slight scratches to both door mirrors

no steering lock fitted

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,870 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,333 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,803 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,820 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 XBM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XBM, 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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FG51 XBM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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