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OE51 FMF

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,123 mi
Last recorded106,123 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 FMF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 106,123 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

outer sills covered

parking brake 20% just met requiements may need adjustment or repair

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2016 106,123 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

outer sills covered

parking brake 20% just met requiements may need adjustment or repair

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,423 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 77,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

advise os f indicater faded front discs wearing thin osf antiroll bar link worn play both rear suspension units osf seat belt slight fraying

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,951 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,132 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 50,075 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,429 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 38,429 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,586 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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OE51 FMF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OE51 FMF, 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 OE51 FMF registered?

OE51 FMF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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