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FN52 HFK

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,489 mi
Last recorded172,489 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 172,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 166,689 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 166,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 160,410 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 154,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011
Fail 2 Aug 2011 145,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 135,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 135,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 120,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 120,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 110,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 94,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 75,966 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 57,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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FN52 HFK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN52 HFK, 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 HFK registered?

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

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