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FX51 NCO

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,188 mi
Last recorded185,188 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NCO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 185,188 miles

engine has oil leak

exhaust front pipe outer flex broken

handbrake could do with some adjustment

Fail 10 Dec 2012 185,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine has oil leak

exhaust front pipe outer flex broken

handbrake could do with some adjustment

Pass 9 Jan 2012 171,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front headlamp lenses are slightly faded

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

engine has oil leak

handbrake could do with some adjustment

Pass 7 Jan 2011 158,223 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 145,150 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 133,066 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 133,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 124,802 miles

nearside rear tyre iner tread worn . offside front indicator slight white

Pass 5 Jan 2007 108,375 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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FX51 NCO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

FX51 NCO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is FX51 NCO safe to buy?

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