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FN52 HGL

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,982 mi
Last recorded99,982 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HGL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,982 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 89,997 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 89,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

rear pads corroded on edge

Fail 8 Dec 2010 77,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

n/s headlamp beam not 100% but has shape and emitting enough light poor lens condition

rear pads corroded on edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades showing signs of deteriorating

Fail 4 Dec 2009 66,443 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,149 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,480 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,204 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 HGL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGL, 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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FN52 HGL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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