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FN52 HGO

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,771 mi
Last recorded134,771 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 131,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 127,182 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2013 124,952 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 123,320 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 120,229 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 111,081 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 104,149 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 98,651 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 91,420 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 91,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 83,867 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 HGO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HGO, 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 HGO registered?

FN52 HGO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is FN52 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 HGO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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