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FY52 NVX

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,804 mi
Last recorded133,804 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 NVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 133,804 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 133,044 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 129,947 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 118,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 118,479 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,272 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 109,272 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

bearing noise from pulley area

offside rear wheel arch corroding

slight noise from timing chain

Pass 16 Mar 2012 101,581 miles

noise from pulley area

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,841 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,841 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,324 miles

aerial damaged

noise from engine pulley area

service lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,918 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 66,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,734 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 NVX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NVX, 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

How do I check the history of FY52 NVX?

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What year was FY52 NVX registered?

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

Is FY52 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 NVX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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