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FN52 HEU

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,597 mi
Last recorded146,597 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 146,597 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 135,163 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 135,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,680 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 121,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 110,309 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 110,309 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,365 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,354 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,608 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,654 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,334 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 39,701 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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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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What year was FN52 HEU registered?

FN52 HEU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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