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FN52 HGC

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

247,311 mi
Last recorded247,311 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 247,311 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear top arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 242,331 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 232,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 220,367 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 195,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 195,880 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 174,036 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 152,999 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 143,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 131,581 miles

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 2 Sep 2008 117,090 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 104,780 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays and trims fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

Pass 24 Aug 2006 89,394 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 HGC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

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

Is FN52 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 HGC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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