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FY52 NVW

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,729 mi
Last recorded115,729 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,849 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,107 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 100,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both to caliper and solid pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both to caliper and to solid pipe (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,887 miles

all four rear flexible brake hoses are starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,501 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 86,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,884 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,595 miles

O/S/R Handbrake return spring missing.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,649 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,360 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 NVW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

FY52 NVW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is FY52 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 NVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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