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FH52 FMX

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,189 mi
Last recorded123,189 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 FMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 123,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 121,081 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 121,081 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 120,229 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 119,231 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 117,605 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 116,519 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear thru clips (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lenses foggy

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 111,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 103,471 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2015 99,230 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,235 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,664 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 90,639 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,606 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,309 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,548 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,410 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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FH52 FMX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FH52 FMX, 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 FH52 FMX registered?

FH52 FMX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is FH52 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 FMX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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