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FN52 WCD

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,898 mi
Last recorded93,898 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 WCD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,898 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,387 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 85,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,374 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,419 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2009 80,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,880 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 59,685 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 59,685 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 45,607 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 WCD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WCD, 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 WCD registered?

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

Is FN52 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 WCD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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