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FN52 WCX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,314 mi
Last recorded104,314 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 WCX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 104,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,415 miles

heat shield insecure.

Fail 16 Dec 2019 93,415 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

heat shield insecure.

Pass 20 Oct 2018 80,388 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 80,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,881 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,137 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,413 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,963 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 51,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,596 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 23,462 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 WCX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

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

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