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FX51 NBY

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,912 mi
Last recorded102,912 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,912 miles

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

both wiper blades loose not fitted correctly

main beam warning light not working

rear silencer deteriorating

very slight play in nearside rear suspension

Fail 2 Aug 2012 102,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

both wiper blades loose not fitted correctly

main beam warning light not working

rear silencer deteriorating

very slight play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,492 miles

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

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

exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 15 Jun 2009 84,944 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 75,759 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,830 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 44,515 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)

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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FX51 NBY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FX51 NBY, 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 FX51 NBY registered?

FX51 NBY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is FX51 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 NBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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