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FY52 NVG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,079 mi
Last recorded117,079 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 NVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 117,042 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported rear cross-over (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing return spring on back plate (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing return spring on back plate (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,285 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 108,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 101,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

light corrosion front to rear pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2014 101,095 miles

light corrosion front to rear pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,783 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 93,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,325 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 86,323 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 77,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 68,381 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 68,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,452 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 62,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,627 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,424 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 42,366 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 42,366 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 NVG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 NVG, 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 NVG registered?

FY52 NVG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is FY52 NVG safe to buy?

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