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A16 OAF

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,951 mi
Last recorded58,951 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OAF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 58,951 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 58,951 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 49,907 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,907 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 41,796 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,796 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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A16 OAF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A16 OAF, 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 A16 OAF registered?

A16 OAF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is A16 OAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 OAF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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