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132 ACJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

266,856 mi
Last recorded266,856 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration132 ACJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 266,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 247,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 229,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 213,456 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 210,187 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 206,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 202,378 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 198,563 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 194,578 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 187,542 miles

auto box fluid leak

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 178,804 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 170,436 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 161,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 152,630 miles

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

advise crack in base of screen but not in drivers view of road

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 152,630 miles

advise crack in base of screen but not in drivers view of road

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 144,085 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 144,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 126,958 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 112,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,847 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 96,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 78,584 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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132 ACJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 132 ACJ, 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 132 ACJ registered?

132 ACJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is 132 ACJ safe to buy?

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