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FH52 FNA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,015 mi
Last recorded123,015 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 FNA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 123,015 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight play in rear rose bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,934 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 118,934 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,197 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,780 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 67,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,076 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,110 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 51,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,103 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,337 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 FNA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FNA, 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 FNA registered?

FH52 FNA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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