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FG52 TFE

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,875 mi
Last recorded172,875 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 TFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 172,875 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 172,875 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 162,888 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 155,898 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 147,152 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 137,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 124,933 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 114,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 103,291 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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FG52 TFE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG52 TFE, 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 FG52 TFE registered?

FG52 TFE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FG52 TFE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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