MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine MIL on
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine MIL on
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
requires 4 wheel allignment
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear tyres badly worn inner edge & cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
requires 4 wheel allignment
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine oil low
head light leveling arm broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine oil leak
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wipers starting to split
centre and rear exhaust sections corroded
exhaust heat shield insecure
external return spring missing at o/s handbrake
rear pads wearing low
slight play in front subframe rear bushes
windscreen chipped
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wipers starting to split
centre and rear exhaust sections corroded
exhaust heat shield insecure
external return spring missing at o/s handbrake
headlamp main beam tell tale inop
rear pads wearing low
slight play in front subframe rear bushes
windscreen chipped
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY02 HDV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 FY02 HDV, 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 FY02 HDV registered?
FY02 HDV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 April 2002.
Is FY02 HDV safe to buy?
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