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FN52 HFM

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,136 mi
Last recorded98,136 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 98,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 97,209 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 97,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 95,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 93,384 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 91,573 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 82,880 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,216 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 73,208 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,314 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,395 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 61,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,488 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,492 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,784 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 24,497 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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FN52 HFM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM registered?

FN52 HFM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FN52 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 HFM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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