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FH02 ABX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,684 mi
Last recorded139,684 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 ABX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 139,684 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 139,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 130,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l on

Fail 20 Dec 2013 130,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l on

o/s headlamp poor pattern

Pass 18 Jan 2013 118,949 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 118,947 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 104,302 miles

front passenger seat belt has slight fraying on edge.

misting on n/s and o/s headlamp lens,[headlamps in spec].

n/s and o/s rear disc pads getting low.

slight lateral movement in o/s/r hub.

slight play in n/s/f droplink.

small stone chip in zone A of windscreen.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,427 miles

N/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY ON EDGE BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BANDS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advice handbrake travel

Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,284 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,506 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 11 Jun 2007 54,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,946 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FH02 ABX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FH02 ABX, 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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FH02 ABX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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