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FN52 HFJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

172,387 mi
Last recorded172,387 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 172,387 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 170,451 miles

Both outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 163,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back metal brake pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/F drop link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil around engine

Pass 5 Dec 2018 154,408 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/S/F drop link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 154,256 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/SF Track rod end has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/S/F drop link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 141,253 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre close to legal limit worn to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Slight engine Oil leak, ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 133,131 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,108 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake lines front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,098 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 118,982 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 113,817 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 106,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 96,573 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 80,952 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 75,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 67,544 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,471 miles

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

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

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 HFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

FN52 HFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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