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FN02 WHG

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,777 mi
Last recorded136,777 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 WHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 136,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 127,511 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 111,968 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 107,837 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 107,837 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 94,300 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2010 94,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 75,325 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 75,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008
Pass 29 May 2007 54,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,232 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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FN02 WHG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN02 WHG, 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 FN02 WHG registered?

FN02 WHG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is FN02 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 WHG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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