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FH02 HZG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,104 mi
Last recorded99,104 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 HZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 99,104 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,843 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

damage to windscreen

signs of corrosion to all brake discs

strong advise corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Dec 2010 93,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

blue smoke from exhaust

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

damage to windscreen

signs of corrosion to all brake discs

strong advise corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,239 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

o/s front side light bulb dim

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,419 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,719 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 72,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,594 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 54,618 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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FH02 HZG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH02 HZG, 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 FH02 HZG registered?

FH02 HZG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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