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FH52 FNE

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,137 mi
Last recorded98,137 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 FNE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 98,137 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,126 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 93,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,996 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 90,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 89,286 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,456 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 87,599 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 84,235 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,051 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 75,875 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 75,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,790 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,890 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 70,622 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 63,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 56,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,226 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,074 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 37,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,426 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

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 FNE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH52 FNE registered?

FH52 FNE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is FH52 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 FNE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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