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FT02 HCK

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,221 mi
Last recorded149,221 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 HCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 149,221 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 149,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 146,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 146,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 143,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 138,092 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 137,885 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 135,070 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 135,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 131,891 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,442 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 84,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s + n/s front tyres close to wear indicators - advise replace soon

rear silencer box in poor condition (outer skin corroded but not blowing)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,134 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s + n/s front tyres close to wear indicators - advise replace soon

rear silencer box in poor condition (outer skin corroded but not blowing)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,790 miles

rear silencer box outer skin starting to corrode but not blowing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,172 miles

o/s + n/s front wiper blades starting to split

o/s + n/s rear tyres - inner edges worn thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight wear o/s + n/s front brake discs

some corrosion on rear silencer box outer casing - not blowing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,422 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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FT02 HCK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT02 HCK, 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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FT02 HCK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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