MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside door mirror glass missing
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f drivers window inoperative
rear exhaust silencer corroded
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f drivers window inoperative
rear exhaust silencer corroded
rear wiper blade split
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wiper blade split and perished
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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FY52 HWC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FY52 HWC, 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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FY52 HWC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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