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FM02 MVS

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,722 mi
Last recorded55,722 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 MVS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,722 miles

N/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER LAMP DISCOLOURED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 55,722 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER LAMP DISCOLOURED.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,250 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 52,238 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,555 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 48,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,029 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,237 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 16,008 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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FM02 MVS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM02 MVS, 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 FM02 MVS registered?

FM02 MVS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is FM02 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 MVS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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