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FY52 XZW

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,135 mi
Last recorded69,135 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

covers to floor and engin

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers on floors and engine

outer skin on back box corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2016 68,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear corroding in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective missing (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers on floors and engine

outer skin on back box corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box rusting and peeling

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,586 miles

engine management light on dashboard

nearside transmission oil leak

offside rear registration lamp slightly dim

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 58,535 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on dashboard

nearside transmission oil leak

offside rear registration lamp slightly dim

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,511 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine/underside/outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2009 40,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,618 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,202 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,713 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 XZW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

FY52 XZW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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