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FN52 HHA

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,033 mi
Last recorded142,033 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HHA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 142,033 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 140,942 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 133,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 129,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 129,557 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

oil leak

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front dip tyre cut

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 129,048 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,838 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre has small cut in sidewall

nsr light cluster cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2015 121,838 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nsf tyre has small cut in sidewall

nsr light cluster cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,619 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 114,619 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ns cv gaitor deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 108,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 108,920 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,860 miles

Exhaust corroded, Nearside front tyre damage

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 99,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 88,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,327 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 84,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 84,165 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 79,740 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 79,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,595 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 70,196 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FN52 HHA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HHA, 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 HHA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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