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FY52 NVH

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,823 mi
Last recorded81,823 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 NVH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,419 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 81,273 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 5 May 2015 81,273 miles

EML light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,869 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 80,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,510 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,606 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,176 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,704 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,556 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 48,979 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,979 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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FY52 NVH is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY52 NVH registered?

FY52 NVH is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FY52 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 NVH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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