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A19 FCR

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,719 mi
Last recorded176,719 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FCR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 176,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 142,140 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

The N.S.F tyre has a small rip in the tyre wall.

The engine light on.

There a oil leak.

There a stone chip in the wind screen.

Fail 11 Apr 2009 142,140 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

The N.S.F tyre has a small rip in the tyre wall.

The engine light on.

There a oil leak.

There a stone chip in the wind screen.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 124,927 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 124,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 106,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,955 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 86,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 85,950 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 85,353 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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A19 FCR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A19 FCR, 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 A19 FCR registered?

A19 FCR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is A19 FCR safe to buy?

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