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OE51 FMK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,605 mi
Last recorded103,605 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 FMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 103,605 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 103,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,415 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 99,415 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 95,737 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 95,735 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre low

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,907 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,707 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,089 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 56,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 47,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,299 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 33,364 miles

nail in nearside/rear/tyre

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 FMK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FMK, 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 OE51 FMK registered?

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

Is OE51 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 FMK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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