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FY52 GHV

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,155 mi
Last recorded204,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 GHV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 204,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2015 204,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2015 204,140 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2014 194,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 185,239 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 185,239 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 172,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 162,310 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 161,979 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 146,009 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 152,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 152,013 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 120,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 105,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 94,164 miles

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

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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FY52 GHV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY52 GHV, 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 FY52 GHV registered?

FY52 GHV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FY52 GHV safe to buy?

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