MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights faded (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
back of exhaust centre box slightly corroded
both handbrake return springs missing
both rear trailing arm bushes split
chip/crack o/s front screen
chip/crack top n/s front screen
engine bay and under covers fitted
exhaust back box outer case corroded
exhaust heat shield loose/rattles
front brake back plates corroded/touching discs
front brake discs corroded/worn, o/s worse
front sub frame rear bushes worn to excess and move, coming out of subframe
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded in clip at rear
fuel pipe corroded
head lamp lenses faded, beam images poor
n/s/f side light dim, close to limit
n/s/r brake shows slight judder in rollers
n/s/r indicator pale
n/s/r tyre damaged outer wall, splits inner wall, close to cords? and stepped
noise when clutch pedal pressed down
o/s/f brake shows slight judder in rollers
o/s/f indicator pale
o/s/r brake pipe looks slightly corroded up by fuel tank
o/s/r tyre cracked in tread, close to wires and screw in tread
p.a.s pipes corroded
rear anti roll bar bushes worn, may knock?
rear brakes imbalanced
several small chips o/s front screen
slight grease leak n/s bottom ball joint boot
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
back of exhaust centre box slightly corroded
both handbrake return springs missing
both rear trailing arm bushes split
chip/crack top n/s front screen
engine bay and under covers fitted
exhaust back box outer case corroded
exhaust heat shield loose/rattles
front brake back plates corroded/touching discs
front brake discs corroded/worn, o/s worse
front sub frame rear bushes worn to excess and move, coming out of subframe
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded in clip at rear
fuel pipe corroded
head lamp lenses faded, beam images poor
n/s/f side light dim, close to limit
n/s/r brake shows slight judder in rollers
n/s/r indicator pale
n/s/r tyre damaged outer wall, splits inner wall, close to cords? and stepped
noise when clutch pedal pressed down
o/s/f brake shows slight judder in rollers
o/s/f indicator pale
o/s/r brake pipe looks slightly corroded up by fuel tank
o/s/r tyre cracked in tread, close to wires and screw in tread
p.a.s pipes corroded
rear anti roll bar bushes worn, may knock?
rear brakes imbalanced
several small chips o/s front screen
slight grease leak n/s bottom ball joint boot
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre perished and cracked between treads
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre perished and cracked between treads
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FN52 HEU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FN52 HEU, 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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FN52 HEU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2002.
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