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FG52 THN

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 THN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 106,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

both head lights have poor beam image

Fail 3 Nov 2014 106,135 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

both head lights have poor beam image

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,105 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 98,988 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,632 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 95,632 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,129 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 91,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,024 miles

Oil leak

front subframe bushes worn

Fail 25 Feb 2009 85,023 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front subframe bushes worn

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,829 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,452 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 67,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,874 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 THN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 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 FG52 THN, 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 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG52 THN registered?

FG52 THN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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